AI Safe for Kids
A calm, practical place for UK parents to understand AI in their children's lives. No jargon, no scare stories. Just what is really going on and what to do about it.
AI in one minute
If you are starting from scratch, here are the four words worth knowing.
AI (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?
Try the quick check below. It works for a photo, a video, a message or a phone call, and you can do it together with your child.
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What are you checking?
Explore the guide
Chatbots & AI "friends"
What happens when kids talk to ChatGPT, Gemini, My AI and companion apps, and how to keep it healthy.
Spot the fake
How to tell AI-made images, video and voice from the real thing, with the tell-tale signs to look for.
The "Is it real?" check
One simple, repeatable routine to follow whenever you or your child are not sure something is real.
Parent playbook
Conversation starters by age, an AI family agreement, and where to turn if you are worried.
AI for homework & school
Where the line sits between using AI to learn and using it to cheat, and what schools expect.
AI news, misinformation & scams
Fake AI stories and voice-clone scams, and how to check whether a source is trustworthy.
Family-friendly YouTubers
A vetted shortlist of channels that explain AI and technology well for kids and families.
AI tools: ages & settings
A quick reference to the main AI tools children use: minimum ages and key safety settings.
Family talking points
What do you think AI is? How do you use it?
How can you tell if something was made by AI?
What would you do if a video or message seemed too shocking to be true?
Is it cheating to use AI for homework? Where is the line?
Would you tell an AI chatbot a secret? Why or why not?
What should we never share with an AI app?
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Last reviewed: July 2026.