• Teens in most countries will soon have access to Bard, Google's AI chatbot, to learn new skills and find inspiration.
• Bard will offer a math learning experience, including step-by-step explanations and data visualization capabilities.
• Google has implemented safety measures, such as content filters and double-checking responses, to protect teens from inappropriate content.

Google is expanding access to its conversational AI tool, Bard, to teens in most countries around the world. This decision aims to provide teens with a valuable resource for learning, exploring, and finding inspiration.

Starting today, teens who meet the minimum age requirement to manage their own Google Account can access Bard in English. More languages will be added over time. Bard offers a range of capabilities that can be beneficial for teens, including:

• Inspiration and Hobby Discovery: Teens can seek writing tips for school projects, explore new hobbies, or find suggestions for universities to apply to.
• Learning and Skill Enhancement: Bard can help teens dig deeper into topics, better understand complex concepts, and practice new skills in personalized ways.
• Math Learning Experience: Bard provides step-by-step explanations for math equations and can help with data visualization.

To ensure the safety of teens, Google has implemented several safeguards:

• Content Filters: Bard is trained to recognize inappropriate content and prevent it from appearing in responses to teens.
• Double-Checking Responses: For teens' first factual questions, Bard automatically runs a double-check feature to verify the accuracy of its responses.
• AI Literacy Guide and Tips Video: Teens receive an onboarding experience that includes resources like the AI Literacy Guide and a video on responsible AI usage.
• Active Recommendation for Double-Check: Google encourages teens to use the double-check feature to develop information literacy and critical thinking skills.

Google is committed to providing a safe and responsible AI experience for teens, enabling them to learn, explore, and create with Bard while ensuring their well-being.