Children's vulnerability to deceptive content is impacted by algorithmic suggestions and peers.

Children judge digital credibility based in part on surface cues and source familiarity.

To protect young users, adults can select AI content with clear labeling and decreased personalization.

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous, adults are increasingly discussing its pros and cons with children. Using the technology together is another workable method of incorporating this new digital tool into family life and learning. This assimilation is more effective when parents understand the way their children already view AI platforms and capabilities. The viewpoints of children depend on their age, gender, perception skills, susceptibility to peer influence, and familiarity with the AI tool they are using.

Vulnerability to AI Misinformation

Certainly, it’s not just children who are fooled by AI-generated text and images. Yet there are areas in which children may be uniquely vulnerable. Research explains.

Md Uzzal Talukder (2026) examined the impact of AI-generated misinformation on children.[i] Recognizing the ability of AI to create highly realistic misinformation, he notes that children’s vulnerability to deceptive........

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