Personal information
Help children recognise that addresses, passwords, sensitive photos and other people’s private details do not belong in AI chats.
Understanding the new challenges
AI can open doors. It can also raise new questions.
For learning, brainstorming or homework, AI can be useful. But a chatbot can also give an incorrect answer confidently, invite too much trust or receive personal details a child may not realise should stay private. The goal is not fear. It is giving families the time and boundaries to talk about these tools.
Critical thinking
Show children that confident answers can still be wrong and that important information should be checked.
Human connection
Encourage children to turn to trusted adults for difficult personal situations; AI is not a substitute for parents or professionals.
Research and guidance
What research tells us about young people and AI
These independent publications provide context for safety and family conversations. They are not studies of D[AI]NGEN Family or evidence of its effectiveness; the product is still in preparation.
2025 · Common Sense Media
In a US survey of 13–17-year-olds who had used AI companions, 24% reported sharing personal information. The finding concerns AI companions specifically, not every AI chatbot or all children.
Read the publication ↗2025 · American Psychological Association
The APA highlights both opportunities and potential risks for adolescents, including overtrust, misleading responses and AI interactions that may not reflect developmental needs.
Read the publication ↗2025 · UNICEF
UNICEF’s child-centred AI guidance recommends safeguards for privacy, safety, transparency and children’s development, while recognising the benefits of responsible AI use.
Read the publication ↗Important: findings about relationship-focused AI companions should not be generalized to every homework assistant or chatbot. Long-term effects remain under study.
Questions parents are asking
Will D[AI]NGEN Family read my child’s AI conversations?
The intended design sends minimized technical events to the parental cloud, not the contents of AI conversations. The exact release implementation still requires validation.
Can parents manage access from a phone?
The planned parental portal works in a web browser on a phone or computer. It does not require installing a mobile app.
Which AI services will be covered first?
The initial target includes supported browser surfaces for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Google AI Mode. Coverage is specific to tested sites, browser versions and workflows.
Can my child ask for more time?
The planned V1 lets children request access and lets parents grant temporary permissions, including a 15-minute option, or revoke them.
Can Family guarantee my child is safe online?
No. Family is designed to help manage access to supported AI services, not to monitor every conversation, filter all harmful content or block every possible bypass. Parents should keep talking with their children about AI.