Google told parents that the tool has guardrails in place to protect from unsafe content and can help children with homework and make up stories.

Google reportedly sent an email to parents to let them know that the Gemini AI chatbot will soon be available for children under 13 years old. The New York Times cites an email that states the chatbot would be available starting next week for certain users.

Children under 13 will be able to use Gemini through Google Family Link, a tool that allows parents to monitor their child’s device usage, set limits, and protect them from unsafe content