More Teens Are Using AI: What Parents Should Know

As more teens turn to ChatGPT and other AI tools for schoolwork, University of Michigan pediatrician Jenny Radesky, M.D., offers guidance for parents navigating this new digital landscape. She encourages teaching kids to use AI as a learning aid—not a shortcut—and to think critically about the information it provides. With AI tools increasingly woven into academic and social life, Radesky warns of risks from plagiarism to emotional reliance on chatbots. Read the full article for her advice on healthy AI use.