are capable of making consequential decisions under the right circumstances, so why should this not apply Australia: Apply at 16½; begin training at 17 (with consent). UK: Apply at 15 years, 9 months; basic training at 16 (with consent). Shouldn’t we at least consider applying the same principle to social media, rather than imposing a “one The verification company approved their access. We met our legal obligation.”

• Is the AI appropriate for the age and development of the student? • When is AI off-limits?

Recently, AI generated nostalgia videos are appearing on some online platforms and circulating widely If we caution against AI because of its risks, we should apply that same caution when AI outputs align Nostalgia Sells The companies and individuals that appears to be behind these videos, profits by selling

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Each time, blanket prohibitions gave way to more nuanced approaches, because the devices became too integrated As the school year approaches, it’s worth considering a few pressing questions such as, “Do school policies The company claims it could be as disruptive to the market as the original iPhone was when it first appeared

This approach respects copyright while still producing useful teaching material. 6. Knowledge and the understanding and application of that knowledge is power! 

In most cases, we have found that troubling content doesn’t appear out of nowhere, it begins with the otherwise low-risk can stumble into harm if AI delivers content that frames unsafe ideas as possible or appealing can show parents exactly what kind of unsafe advice exists online and then contrast it with healthier approaches

While well-meaning, this “keep it out” approach mirrors the early days of the internet, when avoidance tool they control, not one that controls them, and grounded in principles that remain constant and apply

manipulative content, which is often used to advance a political agenda over a good evidence based research approach Still, the simplicity of the message makes it appealing in an overwhelming information landscape. 6. Experts, educators, and advocates who promote balanced approaches are often dismissed as “talking heads Is this solution realistic for my child, or just appealing because it’s simple?

This incremental approach is far more effective than making drastic changes the night before classes

strangers, but instead influenced by friends or near age influencers who frame the behaviour as normal and appealing Here’s a more effective, layered approach that we recommend: #1  - Instead of launching into a lecture This approach invites your child to think critically about what they see online, while also giving them Let your teen watch you question the content you consume and talk openly about how you evaluate what appears When they see you applying critical thinking to your own online experience, it reinforces the idea that

If we applied the “ban it if misused” principle consistently, the conclusion would be to abolish in person both scenarios, the overwhelming majority, students using tech and teachers in classrooms, are acting appropriately The same principle should apply to technology.