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Wayne State associate professor explains how parents can navigate students using AI
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Monacelli , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· September 1, 2026
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Key points The system automatically assigns users under 18 to a teen version. Further information on navigating the use of AI tools by students is available from experts, including an associate professor at Wayne State.
Experts caution that parental involvement is crucial when students use artificial intelligence for homework. A version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers is being introduced, featuring a mode that guides users through problem-solving steps. This mode can be bypassed, however, and parents should be aware of this limitation.
Parents have the option to link their accounts to their child's, set restrictions on usage, and receive alerts. The system automatically assigns users under 18 to a teen version.
Further information on navigating the use of AI tools by students is available from experts, including an associate professor at Wayne State.
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Published: September 1, 2026 ·
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