Age verification on apps is ineffective. There has been a large increase in children's use of chatbots for homework, friendship and information, often without safeguards. A national survey by CyberSafeKids found marked year-on-year growth in chatbot use among children. Use among eight- to 12-year-olds rose to 26 percent this year from 5 percent last year. Use among 12- to 15-year-olds rose to 36 percent from 12 percent. Many children access chatbot technology despite minimal protective measures, creating potential risks related to exposure to inappropriate content, privacy, and misinformation.
Age verification on apps is ineffective, new research finds
There has been a huge rise in the use of chatbots by children for homework, friendship and information, with no safeguards, according to a national survey by CyberSafeKids.
A total of 26pc of eight to 12-year-olds and 36pc of 12 to 15-year-olds reported using the technology this year, compared with 5pc of under-12s and 12pc of young teens last year.
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