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Google is rolling out its Gemini AI chatbot to kids under 13. It’s a risky move

Within the next week, Google plans to introduce its Gemini AI chatbot for children under 13 in the US and Canada, with a rollout in Australia scheduled for later this year.
This rollout follows Google's plan to make the chatbot available only via Family Link accounts, with access on by default, which may raise parental privacy concerns.
Google states that Gemini incorporates safeguards to prevent inappropriate content and does not utilize children's data for AI training, while also noting that the system can sometimes produce errors or inaccurate information.
Experts and the eSafety Commission warn that AI chatbots can distort reality, share harmful content, and confuse young users who lack critical thinking, urging caution and stronger digital duty of care laws in Australia.
The deployment of Gemini amid incomplete AI safeguards in Australia highlights risks of misinformation and manipulation, prompting calls for regulatory action and careful parental oversight.

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