By SCN StaffPublished September 8, 2026 Quick Review NYC Public Schools has enacted a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for students in 2-K through eighth grade during the 2026–27 school year. Companion chatbots designed for emotional or mental-health support are prohibited in every grade, including high school. High school students may access five centrally […]
By SCN Staff Quick Review California SB 867 passed the Legislature on August 31, 2026, but it is not law yet. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and the Assembly 74–1 with bipartisan support. If signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, it would pause the manufacture and sale of toys with companion chatbot capabilities for children […]
By SCN Staff Quick Review An estimated 22 million AI-integrated toys were sold globally in 2025, including toys marketed for education and companionship. Common Sense Media found that approximately 27% of tested AI toy responses were not appropriate for children. Avoid AI companion toys for children under 5, and use extreme caution with children ages […]
Learn essential kids ai safety strategies to master artificial intelligence parenting and strengthen digital child protection in everyday family routines online.
By SCN Staff | August 26, 2026 Quick Review Healthy screen habits protect sleep, attention, emotional well-being, movement, and family connection. Create clear expectations about when, where, and how screens are used. Keep bedrooms and the hour before bedtime screen-free. Choose offline activities that make limits easier to follow. Model the behavior you want your […]
Thirty new OpenAI lawsuits after the Tumbler Ridge school shooting raise questions about ChatGPT safety, warning signs and when AI should intervene.
