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RESEARCH REPORT

Teens in the AI Era: Schoolwork and Skills That Matter

70% of teens use AI for schoolwork. Our new research shows what it's costing them.

RESEARCH REPORT

Teens and Explicit Deepfakes in the Age of AI

Our new teen survey finds that sexual deepfakes often involve friends, exes, and classmates—and parents are barely talking about them.

What we found

AI RISK ASSESSMENT

Google Search: AI Overview & AI Mode

Google Search's unavoidable AI features aren't safe, reliable, and accurate enough to be kids' default answer machine

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RESEARCH REPORT

AI Use by Tweens and Teens

Parents and caregivers deserve a clear picture of what AI looks like in their kids' lives. Kids deserve better support than they're getting.

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RISK ASSESSMENT

AI Mental Health Apps

The market for AI mental health apps is unregulated, unstable, and in some cases actively harmful to teens.

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AI is here. And growing up looks different now.

OUR RESEARCH

We study AI's real effects—on learning,
mental health, and child development.

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AUGUST 18, 2026

Teens in the AI Era: Schoolwork and Skills That Matter

70% of teens use AI for schoolwork. Our new research shows what it's costing them.

WE RATE

The AI industry moves fast.
Our risk assessments help families keep up.

Google Search: AI Overview & AI Mode

Google

Google Search's unavoidable AI features aren't safe, reliable, and accurate enough to be kids' default answer machine.

Unacceptable Risk

Product Review

Updated Jul 14, 2026

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xAI

Grok's demonstrated safety failures make it inappropriate for kids and teens.

Despite some progress with parental controls, ChatGPT is still risky for teens who use it for emotional support and mental health advice.

AI toys create emotional attachment, collect extensive data on children in private spaces, and don't work reliably.

Unacceptable Risk

Use Case Review

Updated Jan 22, 2026

Google Search: AI Overview & AI Mode

Unacceptable Risk

July 2026

AI Mental Health Apps

WE EDUCATE

Free educational resources for
critical thinking in the AI era.

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Lesson Collection

AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6–12

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Informational Page

AI Toolkit for School Districts

An action-oriented guide to help school districts implement AI safely, responsibly, and effectively.

Informational Page

Self-Paced Courses

Level up your digital skills with our free online trainings

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Article

Practical Tips for Teachers to Use AI

WE ADVOCATE

The safeguards kids need,
before the harm happens.

Challenge the Executive Order Blocking State AI Laws

The White House has signed an executive order that would prevent states from enacting their own kids' AI safety laws. Send a message to your governor right now to stand up for states' ability to protect kids and families from unsafe AI.

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Common Sense Media Testimony: Harms of AI Chatbots for Kids

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State Efforts to Protect Kids from Unsafe AI

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Poll: Broad Opposition to 10-Year State AI Ban

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January 27, 2026

Grok AI Chatbot Not Safe for Teens, Common Sense Media Report Finds

January 22, 2026

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January 9, 2026

Common Sense Media, OpenAI Join Forces on Strongest Youth AI Safety Measure in U.S.

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