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Me, Myself and AI research

Learn about children’s interactions with AI chatbots as both tools and companions, along with the benefits and risks.

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Navigating AI safely

Explore a collection of resources to learn how children use AI, and how you can support safe use.

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What is age verification?

Find out how age checks under the UK’s Online Safety Act work, and how they help keep kids safe online.

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Balance screen time this summer

Balancing screen time can help children’s summer feel more meaningful, but it means more than just taking breaks.

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Find new apps for your child

Move away from consuming content and towards learning, creating and getting active to help your child grow over summer.

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Set screen time boundaries

For a smoother summer, agree on boundaries like time limits and device usage to support the whole family.

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Long read 14th July 2025

New report reveals how risky and unchecked AI chatbots are the new ‘go to’ for millions of children 

Our new report reveals that the majority of children are using AI chatbots, but many don't question if they're reliable
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Medium read 13th July 2025

Me, myself and AI chatbot research

Explore findings around children's use of AI chatbots and the impacts it could have on their digital wellbeing.
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Long read 10th July 2025

How to help kids build tech skills on a budget

See how you can help your child build tech skills even when access to tech is limited.
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Long read 8th July 2025

Top apps for kids to have balanced screen time this summer

Discover apps that can make your child's summer screen time fun, active and educational.
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Long read 23rd June 2025

Rising harms, new rules: Why the Online Safety Act matters

Outlining what our data reveals about children’s experiences, why the Children Codes must be seen as a starting point and further action that's needed.

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Children’s experiences online are unique and constantly changing. So, it can be hard to keep up. Here’s how we can help.

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