Teenagers are turning to AI systems not only for information, but for reassurance, emotional support and even companionship.

AI is becoming more human-like, but experts say emotional boundaries still matter.

Many experts believe the bigger challenge is creating healthier and safer digital spaces for young people.

New findings reveal many children are finding creative ways to bypass social media age restrictions online.

Conversations are replaced with prompts, and responses arrive instantly without real engagement.

Young users remain deeply connected to their screens, as Australia steps up scrutiny on social media platforms over its under-16 ban.

Three teenage girls have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its Grok tool was used to generate and distribute images without consent.

Romance scams are only one part of the picture.

Photo: Canva For young people, cybercrime often shows up as online grooming, harassment, pressure to share private images, or being threatened with exposure.