Google AI’s newest user? Your 8-year-old

Google is launching its Gemini AI chatbot for children under 13. What could possibly go wrong with allowing a literal child to converse with a robot that occasionally fabricates information? Parents received emails informing them that Gemini can assist with homework and storytelling. However, there’s also a concern that it might expose your child to inappropriate content. So, good luck with that.

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On a positive note, Google assures us that it won’t use your child’s data to train its AI (this time). Welcome to the joys of parenting in 2025: monitor the chatbot, verify the answers, and pray for the best.