AI Chatbot Safety Alerts, The KIDS Act Passes & Global Social Media Bans
In this 2-minute daily debrief from The Parent Tap, we break down three critical child tech safety stories:
1. AI Chatbot Guardrails: Why OpenAI and Character.AI are introducing mandatory content filters and crisis interventions—and what to ask your teen today.
2. The KIDS Act Passes: The U.S. House passes landmark legislation requiring 'safety by default' for minors (disabling infinite scroll, autoplay, and targeted ads).
3. Global Social Media Restrictions: How the UK and Australia are advancing under-16 social media bans.
💡 PARENT ACTION FOR TODAY:
Ask your teen if they've ever used an AI…
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