AI and Young People
Children and adolescents encounter AI in two environments that carry particular weight: school and mental health. These guides cover what families and educators need to know about surveillance in schools, AI-based cheating detection, and the documented harms of AI companion apps — with research citations, real cases, and actionable guidance.
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2 guides in this series
AI in Schools: Surveillance, Detection, and Student Rights
AI tools are flagging students for surveillance, accusing them of cheating, and building data profiles without parental knowledge. What's happening in your child's school — and what families can do.
AI Chatbots and Mental Health: What the Research Shows
Millions of people in crisis are turning to AI for support — without knowing what these platforms are legally obligated to do when someone is in danger. The answer: nothing. Here's what the research says.
Teaching AI and young people?
CPAI delivers trauma-informed, research-based workshops for schools, parent groups, and youth-serving organizations.