AI Chatbot Safety Checker for Kids

Yes, potential harms include: exposure to inappropriate content, emotional dependency on AI 'friends', manipulation or misinformation, privacy concerns, and confusion about what's real. Supervision and age-appropriate tools are important.

With guidance. ChatGPT can explain concepts and help brainstorm, but children should learn it can be wrong, shouldn't replace learning to write, and copying AI output is often considered cheating. Use it as a tutor, not a ghostwriter.

Explain that AI isn't a real person or friend, can make mistakes and be manipulated, and that they should never share personal info with AI. Practice critical thinking about AI responses together.