AI for young minds? Google’s Gemini now available with parental guidance: What it means for users

Google is extending access to its artificial intelligence chatbot, Gemini, to younger users under the age of 13. The rollout, which began in the United States, will allow children to interact with the AI assistant on Android, iOS, and the web, with supervision tools and parental controls built in to ensure safe use. The tech giant says the decision comes in response to feedback from parents, educators, and child development experts, who believe AI can support learning and creativity when properly managed.

According to a report by9to5Google, Google has begun emailing parents with details about the upcoming access. The emails outline how children can use Gemini to help with schoolwork, ask questions, and even create stories.