Audio Summary: Listen to this articleAudio player placeholder. No audio file is available for this article. By Janice Robinson-Celeste | October 16, 2026 Your child may ask why Roblox wants to check their age before they can chat, or why their account now looks different. Roblox age verification is part of a wider shift toward […]
By Janice Robinson-Celeste | October 15, 2026 Disney has agreed to pay $20 million to license some of Character.AI’s intellectual property as the AI companion company seeks a court-supervised sale in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Disney is not buying the Character.AI platform under this agreement, and the proposed license does not mean children’s chats are being […]
Can parents tell whether a recommendation reset is working? Here’s what the lawsuit alleges, and practical ways families can check the tools they use. By Janice Robinson-Celeste Quick Review New York alleges that TikTok gave thousands of users, including teens and children, a nonworking version of its Algo Refresh feature during 2023 tests. The complaint […]
Quick Review Best starting point: Link your accounts with Family Pairing. Check first: Screen time, privacy, search, comments, direct messages, and content reuse. Remember: TikTok’s tools reduce risk; they do not replace judgment or conversation. Review schedule: Recheck settings monthly because app features and defaults can change. TikTok’s Family Pairing tools give parents a practical […]
Author: SCN Staff Quick Review AI slop is mass-produced, low-cost AI-generated video designed to capture attention, not necessarily to teach or entertain well. The bigger concern is the recommendation engine, which can reward volume, autoplay, and watch time. In 30 seconds, check for odd voiceovers, visual glitches, missing creator information, rapid uploads, and repetitive storylines. […]
By SCN Staff | Published September 28, 2026 Quick Review Chatbots can sound supportive while still giving inaccurate or unsafe mental health guidance. New third-party testing found that safeguards may weaken during long, multi-turn conversations with teens. Start with curiosity, not confiscation, so your teen knows that asking for help will not cost them their […]
