AI Risks to Children – A Quick Guide for Parents and Carers
A practical guide to AI risks for children, helping parents and carers understand chatbots, AI companions, toys, and online abuse, with clear advice on protecting children and finding help. Updated October 2026.
AI Companion Chatbots: The Risks to Children
AI companion chatbots can appear harmless, but they pose serious and unacceptable risks to children and teenagers. This article outlines why these tools are unsafe, what families need to know, and what action is urgently needed to protect young people. Updated September 2026.
AI Griefbots: Protecting Children in the Era of Digital Afterlife
AI griefbots simulate conversations with someone who has died. This guide explains the concerns for children, SAIFCA’s advice for parents and schools, and where families can find bereavement support.
AI Risks to Children: A Comprehensive Guide
We have a new version of this guide published in Novemeber 2025 (as of September 7th 2026, last updated September
