“We are aware of the increasing and fast-developing risk AI poses in the online space, especially to children, and we are working to ensure platforms put appropriate safeguards in place to mitigate these risks.”
Ofcom is preparing to enforce age-checking rules on tech companies showing adult content.
The communications regulator will require age checks on all sites with adult material starting next week.
A red panda named Bad Rudy has also been launched as a “companion” in the Grok app.
This character insults users with graphic language and encourages them to join a gang.
Its stated goal is creating chaos, raising additional concerns about content accessible to minors.
As AI becomes more sophisticated, the need for proper regulation and safeguards grows increasingly urgent.
Start age-appropriate conversations about AI, relationships, and digital manipulation. Ask your child if they’ve heard of Grok or Ani, and keep the conversation open and non-judgemental.
review which apps your child has installed. If Grok or similar chatbot apps are present, discuss their purpose and delete them if necessary.
(But Don’t Rely on Them Alone) While screen time settings and parental controls help, they can’t catch everything. Some apps like Grok bypass traditional safeguards by appearing innocuous in app store listings.
Teach your children how real relationships work—focusing on mutual respect, boundaries, and consent so they’re better equipped to recognise unhealthy dynamics in both virtual and real spaces.
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