This content was last updated on August 31 2025.
This blog is presented by Twin Science, a global education technology company empowering educators through AI-enhanced learning solutions.
What Happened?
In the U.S., a lawsuit was filed alleging that ChatGPT influenced a 16-year-old over months and contributed to a tragic outcome. Families and regulators argue that AI safety measures may weaken during prolonged conversations. OpenAI has promised to improve crisis protocols, while 44 state attorneys general have formally warned AI companies to prioritize child safety.
These developments raise a pressing question for educators: What does this mean for your classroom and your students’ well-being?
It’s apparent how AI literacy has become a necessity for not only utilizing it, but for also understanding its risks. Get in contact to bring AI powered learning solutions and introduce AI literacy to your classroom.
Why Does This Matter for Classrooms?
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Emotional attachment to AI: Students may treat conversational AI as a friend or counselor, making them vulnerable to harmful suggestions.
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Weakened safeguards: Long chats may bypass safety features, leaving sensitive topics unsupported.
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Policy gaps: Many schools lack clear guidelines for AI use, leaving teachers uncertain about boundaries.
At Twin, we understand that new technology can feel overwhelming. You are not expected to carry this alone, our vision is to walk beside you with practical, safe steps.
6 Practical Steps for Safe AI Use with Students
1- Clarify AI’s role: Remind students that AI is a tool, not a human or therapist.
2- Crisis protocol: Establish clear steps when a student shares distress (school counselor, hotlines, trusted adults).
3- Set limits: Use short, task-focused prompts rather than long emotional conversations with AI.
4- Keep evidence: If harmful content appears, capture and report it according to school policy.
5- Offer safe alternatives: Guide vulnerable students toward real human support, not AI companionship.
6- Engage parents: Share a simple “AI safety guide” with families, covering usage time, privacy, and content limits.
Classroom activity idea: Create an AI Use Agreement with students. Together, write down what AI can and cannot be used for, and how to ask for help when needed. Get in touch to maximize AI literacy in your classroom.
Building a School AI Policy: A Quick Checklist
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Purpose: AI supports learning, not therapy.
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Boundaries: Restrict sensitive topics; redirect to trusted adults.
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Privacy: No personal health or crisis data entered into AI tools.
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Transparency: Share rules with students and families.
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Training: Provide annual AI literacy workshops for teachers and students.
Twin’s Learning Vision in Action
Twin’s double-winged philosophy, skills on one side, conscience on the other, offers a clear reminder: AI literacy must include ethics and emotional safety. By teaching students to use tools responsibly, you help them build both wings for their future.
Like a quiet companion, Twin provides classroom-ready solutions that strengthen curiosity, resilience, and compassion, so AI becomes a support, not a risk.
Final Thought
The lawsuits highlight a simple truth: AI is not human, and it cannot replace empathy. In schools, you remain the anchor of safety and care.
Start today: Bring AI literacy to your classroom with hands-on learning solutions that combine knowledge with responsibility. Together, we can raise a generation that uses AI wisely and compassionately.
