( August 3, 2026, 02:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Artificial intelligence assistants are being used by four in five Australian children aged 10 to 17 for learning and personal matters, according to new research by the country's online safety regulator. In a statement on Monday, the Australian eSafety Commissioner said that 54 percent of the nearly 2,000 Australian children aged 10 to 17 surveyed had used AI assistants or companions for personal or social reasons. The research found 78 percent of children had used an AI assistant, with ChatGPT the most commonly used tool. The report, Talking to machines: Children’s experiences with AI assistants and companions, surveyed Australian children to better understand how they are using AI, the opportunities these technologies provide, and the online safety considerations emerging as AI becomes more embedded in children’s lives.Statement follows. Report is attached....
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