Google develops artificial intelligence for children: AI support with Gemini for homework and creative learning-Image: Xpert.digital
Google develops AI especially for children: what we know so far
Google plans AI offer for children? Focus on learning and creativity
Google is probably working on a special version of his AI platform Gemini , which is specifically developed for children. This child -friendly variant is intended to help students with homework, creative storywear and answer questions of knowledge. App researchers have discovered corresponding code fragments in the Google app that indicate an early publication. The new version is expected to be equipped with extensive safety precautions and is to be linked to children's accounts via Family Link.
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Discovery and current development
The information about Google's work on a child-friendly Gemini version comes from an APK analysis of the Google app (version 16.12.39). In this version, app researchers have discovered corresponding code fragments that indicate the development of a special AI version for children. In this new version, Google seems to be based on creativity and knowledge in this new version.
The child -friendly variant is called “Gemini for Kid Users” and is currently still in the development phase. A specific publication date has not yet been announced. In view of the fact that Google presents a high development pace and recently redesigned Family Link, the publication should only be a question of weeks or even days.
Current use of gemini by young people
Google's AI product Gemini has been available worldwide for young people in over 40 languages since August 2024. For this target group, Google has introduced additional guidelines and safety precautions as well as a special onboarding process. The minimum age for use is 16 years in Germany and in Austria at 14 years, whereby the lack of strict age testing when registering enables minors to pretend a older age.
Functions and areas of application
The Gemini version for children is intended to cover several important areas of application that are specially tailored to the needs of young users.
Homework support
A central area of application of the children's version will be support for homework. Students can already use Google Lens for homework today, but with Gemini the next step would be taken, especially through the functions of Gemini Live and access to the camera. The AI could help with understanding complex topics and support them in learning.
Creative story letter
Another important area of application will be the creative story letter. The program texts discovered states, among other things: “Create Stories, Ask Questions, Get Homework Help and More”. This function aims to promote children's creativity and language skills.
Answering questions
Answering questions will also also be a central functionality. This builds on the existing familiarity of children with voice assistants, but raises the interaction to a new level due to the more advanced AI skills of Gemini.
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- The growing dominance of digital whiteboards and collaborative tools in schools and conference rooms
Technical implementation and integration
Connection to Family Link
The special child version of Gemini is expected to be closely connected to Google's Family Link. It is expected that the AI is automatically available for devices with Google services if they belong to children. This would enable seamless integration into the existing infrastructure for children's accounts.
Automatic activation in children's accounts
An obvious assumption to the technical implementation is that the children's version is automatically activated as soon as the connected Google account is identified as a children's account. This would also correspond to the strict legal requirements for the processing of children's data in many countries.
User interface and functionality
With regard to the specific design of the user interface, the text passages discovered do not yet allow any safe statements. However, it is believed that it will be the same surface with the same functions, but somewhat stricter -old filters.
Security and data protection measures
Special protective measures for children
It can be assumed that Google will implement special protective measures for Gemini's children's version that go beyond the existing security functions for teenagers. This probably includes stricter content filters and restrictions on certain functions to protect children from inappropriate content.
Privacy Policy
The user data should be processed in accordance with the Google Data Protection Directive and the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice. This is particularly important because the data of children are under special legal protection and special requirements for their processing are placed.
Transparency regarding AI nature
The explicit note in the program lines discovered seems particularly important that Gemini is not a person and that mistakes can occur. This transparency should probably help children understand and classify the limits and possibilities of AI better.
Existing AI offers for children
Storymagic: An example of child-friendly AI applications
An example of an existing child-friendly AI application is Storymagic, a native Android app for children aged around 2 to 10 years. This app enables children to live out their creativity and imagination by causing short stories that correspond to their interests.
Storymagic uses the Gemini API to generate story ideas, write scripts and create the associated metadata. The app also uses the Gemini Imagenet API to generate book cover and pictures for each page. This application shows the potential of child-friendly AI applications and could serve as a model for the upcoming Gemini version for children.
Use of Gemini by young people
While Google is now working on a special version for children, Gemini has been accessible to young people since August 2024. Teenagers who meet the minimum age for managing their own Google account can access Gemini, for example to better understand topics at school, prepare for the university or to receive help with creative projects.
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Educational potential
The introduction of a child-friendly Gemini version harbors considerable potential for the area of education. AI assistants can help children better understand complex topics, promote their creativity and to support independent learning. Especially in the area of creative writing and answering knowledge questions, AI could offer valuable support.
Concerns regarding critical thinking skills
At the same time, there are concerns about the effects on the development of critical thinking skills in children. As a commentator expresses in one of the reports: "Of course, Ki can help, but I would rather see my son as a self -thinker, because in real life, if there is no PC at hand, it is certainly also the word and know that you can use more than well in a few years." This concern reflects the fear that too strong dependence on AI systems could affect the development of independent problem-solving skills.
Safe and creative? Google's special AI offer for children
The development of a special Gemini version for children is a significant step in Google's AI strategy. With the targeted focus on creativity, knowledge and homework support, Google addresses important needs of young users and opens up new opportunities in the field of education.
Integration with Family Link and the implementation of special protective measures show that Google is aware of the responsibility that is associated with the development of AI systems for children. The balance between technological innovation and the protection of young users will be crucial for the success of this initiative.
While a concrete publication date is not yet known, the developments indicate that the introduction could take place in the near future. With the expansion of Gemini to children, Google would get his goal “Meet Gemini, Google's Ai for Everyone” closer to a significant step and could thus shape the digital educational landscape sustainably.
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