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Medium read 6th July 2026

Can too much chatbot use lead to AI psychosis?

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Learn how AI use can impact your child and get advice from experts on how you can protect their wellbeing while using AI.
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Long read 2nd July 2026

How to make social media restrictions work for families  

Research

This blog explores what Government must do to ensure the new restrictions make children safer, drawing on findings from Internet Matters Pulse.
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Long read 4th June 2026

Deepening existing divides: AI and household income  

Research

This blog explores how household income shapes families engagement with AI and what further support is needed.  
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Long read 3rd June 2026

4 in 5 UK children with additional needs say they suffer harm online

Press release

Research shows that 4 in 5 children with additional needs suffer harm online despite recent regulation.
Silhouettes of children holding smartphones (from the report cover). Research
Short read 3rd June 2026

Supporting the online lives of children with additional needs

Research

This briefing explores where children with additional needs spend their time, the benefits and drawbacks of that time, and how they can be best supported.
A young person uses their smartphone, possibly for social media, which is the main focus of the government's consultation. Research
Long read 27th May 2026

Growing up online: creating safer, age-appropriate digital experiences for children

Research

We respond to the government's consultation, 'Growing up in the online world'.
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Supporting girls impacted by misogyny online

Dad, Barney, shares his daughter’s experience with misogyny online. See what he does to support his teen to deal with the hate she sees in online football communities.

One mum’s online money management tips to support kids

This mum shares her experience of helping her children manage money online. From setting budgets online to linking parent and child accounts, she shares her tips on supporting her children’s financial literacy.

How do you talk about pornography?

It can feel awkward for both parent and child to talk about something like pornography. In this video, find advice about approaching those tough conversations.
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