Generative artificial intelligence is becoming a routine part of teenage life, even as parents, schools, and policymakers struggle to set clear safety standards, according to Axios and recent surveys.
A study by Common Sense Media found that seven in ten teens used generative AI last year, while 83 percent of parents said schools have not addressed AI use.
A separate Pew Research Center survey in 2025 showed that nearly one in three teen chatbot users engage with the technology daily.
AI is reshaping childhood. The guardrails aren't ready https://t.co/0MuviB6aiv
— Axios (@axios) December 22, 2025
Tech companies have begun rolling out limited safeguards. OpenAI recently introduced parental controls, while Character.AI tightened restrictions on users under 18.
At the federal level, President Donald Trump signed an executive order overriding state AI laws in favor of a single national framework, potentially delaying child-focused protections.
Pediatric experts warn that policy has not caught up with AI’s impact on children’s development and online safety.
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