Last week, Character.AI, one of the leading platforms for AI technology, announced it was banning anyone under 18 from having conversations with its chatbots.

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Globe Santa hears from families whose struggles reflect three of the biggest news stories of the year, including the federal government shutdown.

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Federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is set to expire on Nov. 1. Here are ways you can help those struggling with food insecurity.

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AI developers were likely not thinking of youth development when they created large language models. This intergenerational Penn research team is.

Florida's education-first approach, combined with existing parental controls, offers real protection without surveillance.