advisoryReviewed · Sep 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Teach kids to spot misinformation and AI-generated content online
By The Rundown · EditorWorth watching
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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Last updated · Sep 10, 2026
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