Google is preparing to make its AI-powered chatbot Gemini accessible to users under the age of 13. The company’s new step will allow children with Google accounts under parental control to use this application to get homework help from the AI, have stories written, or ask knowledge-based questions.

Gemini will offer AI to users under the age of 13

Children’s access to Gemini will be provided through Google’s Family Link service. Thanks to this system, parents can control their children’s accounts, their access levels to applications, and their usage times.

Google announced that additional security measures have been implemented for children in the new version and that the data obtained from these accounts will not be used to train the AI. However, this development has also brought some discussions about the effects of AI on children.

Experts draw attention to the risk that such tools may provide children with incorrect information, be perceived as human, or provide incorrect guidance. International children’s rights organizations also state that such systems should be strictly supervised for young individuals.

Google has warned parents about the erroneous content that Gemini may produce for children. In the informational message sent by the company, parents were asked to explain to their children that the chatbot is not a human, that they should not share private information, and to be careful when using the application.

So what do you think about this? Do you use Google Gemini in your daily life? You can share your views with us in the comments section below.