"Parents who are curious, calm and involved in their child's digital world will create a safer space for them Once again, the dangers of social media are crawling through our newsfeeds and news channels. With the risks posed by Grok, the Artificial Intelligence chatbot developed by X, taking centre stage in the past few weeks, the curious minds of young teens may be tempted to explore what all the hype is about."
"Governments are also pushing to change laws around social media usage for under 16s. However, as is reported from Australia, who already enforced this law, it's no easy task. The main reason being, as with all other forbidden fruits to teens, they'll find a way around it. The more forbidden something is, the greater the temptation to engage."
Social media continues to present recurring dangers for young people, and new AI chatbots such as Grok amplify those risks by drawing curious teenagers into exploration. Platforms and technologies can increase exposure to unsafe interactions and harmful content. Governments are pursuing legal changes to restrict social media use for under-16s, but enforcement is challenging. Australia's experience with enforcement illustrates practical difficulties, since teenagers often find ways to circumvent bans. Strict prohibitions can produce a forbidden-fruit effect that heightens temptation. Parental curiosity, calmness, and active involvement in children's digital lives can create safer online spaces and lessen exposure to online harms.
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