AI is here. And growing up looks different now.

RISK ASSESSMENT

New Review: Grok AI Chatbot Not Safe for Teens

Common Sense Media's latest risk assessment finds that xAI's Grok chatbot fails to protect minors from harmful content. Teens can easily access explicit material, dangerous image generation, and erotic roleplay companions.

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Research

Common Sense Media Warns Against AI Toy Companions

The guidance from child development experts is clear: No AI toy companions for children 5 and under. For kids age 6 to 12, extreme caution should be used before purchasing.

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RISK PROFILE

Major AI Chatbots Unsafe for Teen Mental Health Support

We evaluated ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI on how well they recognize when a young person might be in distress. Our findings were consistent, and troubling given that one in five young people live with a mental health condition.

What we found

OUR RESEARCH

We study AI's real effects—on learning, mental health, and child development.

March 9, 2026

A New Look at Families' Attitudes on AI

Our brand-new report reveals that kids are more optimistic about AI than parents, but both agree on the importance of AI safety.

WE RATE

The AI industry moves fast. Our ratings help families keep up.

AI RISK ASSESSMENT

ChatGPT 5

High

AI RISK ASSESSMENT

Gemini Under 13

High

AI RISK ASSESSMENT

Meta AI

Unacceptable

AI Toys Risk Assessment	Unacceptable Risk	February 2026	View Assessment
Grok AI Risk Assessment	Unacceptable Risk	February 2026	View Assessment
Gemini K-12 Risk Assessment	High Risk	January 2026	View Assessment
AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support Risk Assessment	Unacceptable Risk	November 2025	View Assessment
ChatGPT 5 Risk Assessment	High Risk	October 2025	View Assessment

AI RISK ASSESSMENT

Grok & @Grok on X

Unacceptable

AI RISK ASSESSMENT

AI Toys

Unacceptable

AI RISK ASSESSMENT

Gemini K-12

High

AI RISK ASSESSMENT

AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support

Unacceptable

AI Toys Risk Assessment	Unacceptable Risk	February 2026	View Assessment
Grok AI Risk Assessment	Unacceptable Risk	February 2026	View Assessment
Gemini K-12 Risk Assessment	High Risk	January 2026	View Assessment
AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support Risk Assessment	Unacceptable Risk	November 2025	View Assessment
ChatGPT 5 Risk Assessment	High Risk	October 2025	View Assessment

WE EDUCATE

Free educational resources for critical thinking in the AI era.

Lesson Collection

AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6–12

Informational Page

AI Toolkit for School Districts

An action-oriented guide to help school districts implement AI safely, responsibly, and effectively.

Informational Page

Self-Paced Courses

Level up your digital skills with our free online trainings

Article

Practical Tips for Teachers to Use AI

Video

What Is AI?

Lesson Plan

How Is AI Trained?

Lesson Plan

AI Chatbots: Who's Behind the Screen?

Lesson Plan

AI Chatbots & Friendship

Self-paced course

Teaching Digital Literacy and Well-Being

Self-paced course

AI Basics for K-12 Teachers

Self-paced course

Modeling Healthy Digital Habits Course

Webinars & Events

Training Course: Protecting Student Privacy

WE ADVOCATE

The safeguards kids need, before the harm happens.

Challenge the Executive Order Blocking State AI Laws

The White House has signed an executive order that would prevent states from enacting their own kids' AI safety laws. Send a message to your governor right now to stand up for states' ability to protect kids and families from unsafe AI.

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