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advisoryReviewed · Sep 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Teach kids to spot misinformation and AI-generated content online

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As AI makes it easier to create convincing fake content, misinformation is becoming harder for kids to identify. Building critical-thinking skills around what they see online is now an essential part of digital safety.

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What to do

Use our age-by-age safety guide to talk with your child about how to question what they see online — who made it, why, and whether it matches what they know to be true. Encourage them to ask you before trusting unusual claims or videos.

Relevant forAges 6–9Ages 10–12Ages 13–15Ages 16+

Source · internetmatters.org

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