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Technology & Our Children
Technology has many wonderful uses, but it comes with challenges, too.. When left without limits, children can easily find themselves in dangerous situations. It’s up to parents to keep an eye on how technology is impacting their children to keep them safe.
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Results
#1. In 2021, what percentage of children under the age of 13 reported having a social media account?
According to this United States study, 63% of children under the age of 13 reported having social media (Tiktok, Instagram, Snapchat, Youtube, Reddit, etc) even though most social media sites require users to be at least 13 years old to sign up for an account. Many of these children set up accounts without their parent’s knowledge.
#2. Which of the following groups is most likely to be cyberbullied according to a 2023 study?
Older teenage girls are the most likely group to be cyberbullied, with 54% reporting be cyberbullied at some time. 44% of older teenage boys reported being cyberbullied.
#3. According to a study done in the United Kingdom, what percentage of children are using AI chatbots?
In this UK study, 64% of children are using AI chatbots in various ways ranging from getting help with homework to emotional needs and companionship. Children are turning to and relying on chatbots for advice over their parents or other trusted adults.
#4. If a child confides in an AI chatbot that they are suicidal, what initial step is the chatbot supposed to tell them to take?
According to OpenAI, if a child expresses suicidal thoughts, the chatbot is supposed to direct them to a suicide hotline. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened in many recent cases. Parents have been suing AI because, after their child committed suicide, the parents found conversations where the chatbot did not point them to resources, told the child to NOT confide in their parents, ENCOURAGED suicide and in one case, the chatbot even offered to write the child’s suicide note.
#5. What percentage of adults in the UK study expressed concern about the accuracy of AI information?
#6. Bonus Question from last time: True or False: Married mothers report being less satisfied with the amount of friends they have compared to other women.
When surveyed, married mothers reported satisfaction in equal amounts as other women regarding their friendships. “In addition, unmarried women without children are more likely to report difficulties with making new friends than married and unmarried moms.”