Getting my kids to do their chores is always a challenge. Even the simplest task, such as putting everything away after breakfast, is often completed so badly that we may as well have done it ...

Making Google Assistant more kid-friendly isn’t just about restrictions, Google has also developed four new “kid-friendly voices” to lend some diversity to its voice assistant. “We're really excited ...

Kids love to use smart speakers, but it's all too easy for things to go horribly wrong — including content that's decidedly not family-friendly. Google is trying to address those worries by both ...

Google Assistant, a well-known virtual assistant program, has recently introduced new features that aim to streamline parental controls, add child-friendly voices, and include a kids' dictionary.

AI assistants are showing up in all kinds of places, including in the hands of kids. Maybe your child has already asked you about using one for homework or projects. Some parents see these tools as a ...

Katy Allen has three children and runs a business. She has no family nearby, and her husband is a touring musician. She relies on home assistants for about nine hours each week. This as-told-to essay ...