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Tom's Guide
06-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Google's Gemini AI will soon be accessible to kids under 13 — here's how that could look
(Image credit: Getty Images) Google is looking to gain some younger users of its AI tools with the company confirming Gemini will soon roll out to children under the age of 13, as per the New York Times. This comes at a time when AI companies are all looking to seize some extra traffic in a crowded marketplace. However, there will — thankfully — be rules in place for kids planning to start using Gemini to help them with their homework. Most importantly, Gemini will only be available to children whose parents use Family Link. This is a parental control system made by Google. Through the platform, parents can manage how long children spend on certain apps and manage the settings of what they can access. You may like What will this look like? (Image credit: Shutterstock) While it is not immediately clear what rules have been put in place for these children using Gemini, Google has already said that it won't use their activity to train its models. Google has previously outlined its position of child safety and AI, publishing a blog post in late 2023. At this time, Google was using its AI model, Bard. While things have changed since then, the focus was on identifying topics that were inappropriate for children and adding safety guardrails to this. The AI model also utilised a double check feature, where questions that were factual were reanalysed before giving the answer. With an even younger crowd, these types of safety measures will be even more important. 'Gemini Apps will soon be available for your child,' the company said in an email this week to the parent of an 8-year-old, reported in the New York Times. 'That means your child will be able to use Gemini to ask questions, get homework help, and make up stories." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Google acknowledged some risks in its email to families this week, alerting parents that 'Gemini can make mistakes' and suggesting they 'help [their] child think critically' about the chatbot. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Going on to recommend how to use it, Google encouraged parents to teach their children how to fact-check Gemini's answers, highlighting that Gemini isn't human and that children should not give sensitive or personal information to Gemini. While Gemini will attempt to filter inappropriate material, this remains the biggest concern with this kind of update. AI can still accidentally offer content that is deemed inappropriate, or as Google puts it, your children 'may encounter content you don't want them to see'. While Gemini will be automatically available to these children under 13, parents will be notified when they start using it. From here, they can decide how much access is granted, including turning it off completely. More from Tom's Guide
Android Authority
06-05-2025
- Android Authority
Gemini Live's most powerful upgrade could be right around the corner (APK teardown)
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini Extensions (now called Apps) empower Google's AI agent to work with software and services on your behalf. Google appears to be working to bring Gemini Apps support to Live. Much like we saw with normal Gemini, support for Apps on Gemini Live would likely not land all at once, instead deploying in phases. Google Gemini is pretty darn multi-faceted, just as comfortable answering our questions about world history as it is lending a hand coding a new Android app. But Gemini's talents extend far beyond just being able to tell us stuff, and with the help of Extensions (now Apps), Gemini can reach out to other apps and services and actually get some real work done directly. We may soon have an even more flexible way to take advantage of Gemini Apps, if what we just found in our latest teardown ends up panning out. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Like the WIP Live AI Mode we just uncovered, this change came to out attention during analysis of the new beta release of the Google app for Android. Apparently Google's on a bit of a roll when it comes to all things Live, because this build also includes some early references to what sure appear to be Gemini Apps support for Live. AssembleDebug / Android Authority While some devs clearly didn't get the memo about the Extensions → Apps rebranding, it still seems reasonably clear what it is we're looking at here. Much like how we didn't get support for every app, all at once, when Extensions first debuted for normal Gemini, the mention of 'phase one' here sure speaks to us that we should expect a similar, spaced-out release strategy when it comes to Gemini Apps for Live. Right now we don't have any real kind of sense for which apps might be part of that initial wave, versus those set to arrive later on, but perhaps we'll uncover some contenders as we continue to investigate Google's progress along this line. Nothing's going to be certain until we actually see Google deliver this functionality in a publicly facing way, but we have reason to be at least cautiously optimistic that this one is on pace for ultimate deployment, having previously spotted other upcoming changes in this same spot that did in fact prove to further pan out. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Indian Express
Google plans to roll out its AI chatbot to children under 13
Written by Natasha Singer Google plans to roll out its Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot next week for children younger than 13 who have parent-managed Google accounts, as tech companies vie to attract young users with AI products. 'Gemini Apps will soon be available for your child,' the company said in an email this week to the parent of an 8-year-old. 'That means your child will be able to use Gemini' to ask questions, get homework help and make up stories. The chatbot will be available to children whose parents use Family Link, a Google service that enables families to set up Gmail and opt into services such as YouTube for their child. To sign up for a child account, parents provide the tech company with personal data such as their child's name and birth date. Gemini has specific guard rails for younger users to hinder the chatbot from producing certain unsafe content, said Karl Ryan, a Google spokesperson. When a child with a Family Link account uses Gemini, he added, the company will not use that data to train its AI. Introducing Gemini for children could accelerate the use of chatbots among a vulnerable population as schools, colleges, companies and others grapple with the effects of popular generative AI technologies. Trained on huge amounts of data, these systems can produce humanlike text and realistic-looking images and videos. Google and other AI chatbot developers are locked in a fierce competition to capture young users. President Donald Trump recently urged schools to adopt the tools for teaching and learning. Millions of teenagers are already using chatbots as study aids, writing coaches and virtual companions. Children's groups warn that the chatbots could pose serious risks to child safety. The bots also sometimes make stuff up. UNICEF, the United Nation's children's agency, and other children's groups have noted that the AI systems could confuse, misinform and manipulate young children who may have difficulty understanding that the chatbots are not human. 'Generative AI has produced dangerous content,' UNICEF's global research office said in a post about AI risks and opportunities for children. Google acknowledged some risks in its email to families this week, alerting parents that 'Gemini can make mistakes' and suggesting they 'help your child think critically' about the chatbot. The email also recommended that parents teach their child how to fact-check Gemini's answers. And the company suggested parents remind their child that 'Gemini isn't human' and 'not to enter sensitive or personal info in Gemini.' Despite the company's efforts to filter inappropriate material, the email added, children 'may encounter content you don't want them to see.' Over the years, tech giants have developed a variety of products, features and safeguards for teens and children. In 2015, Google introduced YouTube Kids, a stand-alone video app for children that is popular among families with toddlers. Other efforts to attract children online have prompted concerns from government officials and children's advocates. In 2021, Meta halted plans to introduce an Instagram Kids service — a version of its Instagram app intended for those under the age of 13 — after the attorneys general of several dozen states sent a letter to the company saying the firm had 'historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms.' Some prominent tech companies — including Google, Amazon and Microsoft — have also paid multimillion-dollar fines to settle government complaints that they violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. That federal law requires online services aimed at children to obtain a parent's permission before collecting personal information, like a home address or a selfie, from a child younger than 13. Under the Gemini rollout, children with family-managed Google accounts would initially be able to access the chatbot on their own. But the company said it would alert parents and that parents could then manage their child's chatbot settings, 'including turning access off.' 'Your child will be able to access Gemini Apps soon,' the company's email to parents said. 'We'll also let you know when your child accesses Gemini for the first time.' Ryan, the Google spokesperson, said the approach to providing Gemini for young users complied with the federal children's online privacy law.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google plans to roll out its AI chatbot to children under 13
Google plans to roll out its Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot next week for children younger than 13 who have parent-managed Google accounts , as tech companies vie to attract young users with AI products. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack How Pakistan is preparing for the worst as India weighs response 'Enter at your own peril': Indian Navy's firing drills off Gujarat send strong signal to Pakistan If India attacks Pakistan, China and Bangladesh should seize 7 NE states, says Yunus' aide "Gemini Apps will soon be available for your child," the company said in an email this week to the parent of an 8-year-old. "That means your child will be able to use Gemini" to ask questions, get homework help and make up stories. The chatbot will be available to children whose parents use Family Link, a Google service that enables families to set up Gmail and opt into services such as YouTube for their child. To sign up for a child account, parents provide the tech company with personal data such as their child's name and birth date. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Gemini has specific guard rails for younger users to hinder the chatbot from producing certain unsafe content, said Karl Ryan, a Google spokesperson. When a child with a Family Link account uses Gemini, he added, the company will not use that data to train its AI. Introducing Gemini for children could accelerate the use of chatbots among a vulnerable population as schools, colleges, companies and others grapple with the effects of popular generative AI technologies. Trained on huge amounts of data, these systems can produce humanlike text and realistic-looking images and videos. Live Events Google and other AI chatbot developers are locked in a fierce competition to capture young users. President Donald Trump recently urged schools to adopt the tools for teaching and learning. Millions of teenagers are already using chatbots as study aids, writing coaches and virtual companions. Children's groups warn that the chatbots could pose serious risks to child safety. The bots also sometimes make stuff up. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories UNICEF, the United Nation's children's agency, and other children's groups have noted that the AI systems could confuse, misinform and manipulate young children who may have difficulty understanding that the chatbots are not human. "Generative AI has produced dangerous content," UNICEF's global research office said in a post about AI risks and opportunities for children. Google acknowledged some risks in its email to families this week, alerting parents that "Gemini can make mistakes" and suggesting they "help your child think critically" about the chatbot. The email also recommended that parents teach their child how to fact-check Gemini's answers. And the company suggested parents remind their child that "Gemini isn't human" and "not to enter sensitive or personal info in Gemini." Despite the company's efforts to filter inappropriate material, the email added, children "may encounter content you don't want them to see." Over the years, tech giants have developed a variety of products, features and safeguards for teens and children. In 2015, Google introduced YouTube Kids, a stand-alone video app for children that is popular among families with toddlers. Other efforts to attract children online have prompted concerns from government officials and children's advocates. In 2021, Meta halted plans to introduce an Instagram Kids service -- a version of its Instagram app intended for those under the age of 13 -- after the attorneys general of several dozen states sent a letter to the company saying the firm had "historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms." Some prominent tech companies -- including Google, Amazon and Microsoft -- have also paid multimillion-dollar fines to settle government complaints that they violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act . That federal law requires online services aimed at children to obtain a parent's permission before collecting personal information, like a home address or a selfie, from a child younger than 13. Under the Gemini rollout, children with family-managed Google accounts would initially be able to access the chatbot on their own. But the company said it would alert parents and that parents could then manage their child's chatbot settings, "including turning access off." "Your child will be able to access Gemini Apps soon," the company's email to parents said. "We'll also let you know when your child accesses Gemini for the first time." Ryan, the Google spokesperson, said the approach to providing Gemini for young users complied with the federal children's online privacy law.
New York Times
02-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Google Plans to Roll Out Its A.I. Chatbot to Kids Under 13
Google plans to roll out its Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot next week for children under 13 who have parent-managed Google accounts, as tech companies vie to attract young users with A.I. products. 'Gemini Apps will soon be available for your child,' the company said in an email this week to the parent of an 8-year-old. 'That means your child will be able to use Gemini' to ask questions, get homework help and make up stories. The chatbot will be available to children whose parents use Family Link, a Google service that enables families to set up Gmail and opt into services like YouTube for their child. To sign up for a child account, parents provide the tech company with personal data like their child's name and birth date. Gemini has specific guardrails for younger users to hinder the chatbot from producing certain unsafe content, said Karl Ryan, a Google spokesman. When a child with a Family Link account uses Gemini, he added, the company will not use that data to train its A.I. Introducing Gemini for children could accelerate the use of chatbots among a vulnerable population as schools, colleges, companies and others grapple with the effects of popular generative A.I. technologies. Trained on huge amounts of data, these systems can produce humanlike text and realistic-looking images and videos. Google and other A.I. chatbot developers are locked in a fierce competition to capture young users. President Trump recently urged schools to adopt the tools for teaching and learning. Millions of teenagers are already using chatbots as study aids, writing coaches and virtual companions. Children's groups warn the chatbots could pose serious risks to child safety. The bots also sometimes make stuff up. UNICEF, the United Nation's children's agency, and other children's groups have noted that the A.I. systems could confuse, misinform and manipulate young children who may have difficulty understanding that the chatbots are not human. 'Generative A.I. has produced dangerous content,' UNICEF's global research office said in a post on A.I. risks and opportunities for children. Google acknowledged some risks in its email to families this week, alerting parents that 'Gemini can make mistakes' and suggesting they 'help your child think critically' about the chatbot. The email also recommended parents teach their child how to fact-check Gemini's answers. And the company suggested parents remind their child that 'Gemini isn't human' and 'not to enter sensitive or personal info in Gemini.' Despite the company's efforts to filter inappropriate material, the email added, children 'may encounter content you don't want them to see.' Over the years, tech giants have developed a variety of products, features and safeguards for teens and children. In 2015, Google introduced YouTube Kids, a stand-alone video app for children that is popular among families with toddlers. Other efforts to attract children online have prompted concerns from government officials and children's advocates. In 2021, Meta halted plans to introduce an Instagram Kids service — a version of its Instagram app intended for those under the age of 13 — after the attorneys general of several dozen states sent a letter to the company saying the firm had 'historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms.' Some prominent tech companies — including Google, Amazon and Microsoft — have also paid multimillion-dollar fines to settle government complaints that they violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. That federal law requires online services aimed at children to obtain a parent's permission before collecting personal information, like a home address or a selfie, from a child under 13. Under the Gemini rollout, children with family-managed Google accounts would initially be able to access the chatbot on their own. But the company said it would alert parents and that parents could then manage their child's chatbot settings, 'including turning access off.' 'Your child will be able to access Gemini Apps soon,' the company's email to parents said. 'We'll also let you know when your child accesses Gemini for the first time.' Mr. Ryan, the Google spokesman, said the approach to providing Gemini for young users complied with the federal children's online privacy law.
