AI, made simple for parents.
Chatbots, deepfakes, homework helpers, AI "friends". A calm, plain-English guide to what is really going on in your child's digital world, and what to do about it. No jargon. No scare stories.
AI in one minute
If you are starting from scratch, these are the four words worth knowing.
Artificial intelligence
Computer systems that can write, draw, talk and answer questions in a way that feels human, by learning from huge amounts of data.
Chatbot
An AI you type or talk to, like ChatGPT or Gemini. It sounds confident but can be wrong, and it is not a real friend.
Deepfake
A photo, video or voice made or changed by AI to look and sound real, sometimes copying a real person.
AI companion
An app that acts like a friend or character to chat with any time. It can feel real and can collect a lot of personal information.
Not sure if something is real?
A quick, repeatable check for a photo, video, message or phone call. Simple enough to do together with your child.
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What are you checking?
Everything, in one place
Eight focused guides. Start anywhere.
The "Is it real?" check
One simple routine to follow whenever you are not sure something is real. The most shared thing we make.
Open the toolChatbots & AI "friends"
The real risks, and how to keep it healthy.
ReadSpot the fake
Tell AI images, video and voice apart.
ReadHomework & school
Learning with AI, not cheating.
ReadParent playbook
Conversations, a family agreement and support.
ReadAI news & scams
Fake stories and voice-clone scams, and how to check a source you can trust.
ReadFamily-friendly YouTubers
Vetted channels that explain AI well.
ReadAI tools: ages & settings
Minimum ages and safety, tool by tool.
ReadFamily talking points
What do you think AI is? How do you use it?
How can you tell if something was made by AI?
Would you tell an AI chatbot a secret? Why or why not?
Is it cheating to use AI for homework? Where is the line?
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When your child treats an AI chatbot as a friend
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Wise to the web, together.
AI moves fast. We keep this section current, in plain English, so you do not have to keep up on your own.
Last reviewed: August 2026.