Are AI story generators safe for kids?
AI story generators can be safe for kids if the app keeps photos and stories private, doesn't use them to train AI, filters content for age, and lets you delete everything. Check the privacy policy for those four things before uploading a child's photo, and keep sharing turned off unless you choose otherwise.
Questions to ask before you upload a photo
- Who can see the photo? It should only be used to make the pictures, not shown publicly.
- Is it used to train AI? Look for a clear statement either way.
- Can you delete it? Deleting the story or account should delete the photo.
- Which companies process it? A good policy names the AI providers it uses.
- Who is allowed to upload a child's photo? Many apps require a parent or guardian.
Questions about the stories
- Are stories private by default?
- If stories can be shared, is there a safety check before they go public?
- Is the writing age-appropriate, and can you report something that isn't?
- Are there ads, or is your child's data used for marketing?
Ask permission for other people's photos
Only add photos of people who are happy to be in a story, and ask a parent before adding someone else's child. Some parents have strong feelings about their children's photos being used with AI.
How CreateStories.app helps
In CreateStories.app, uploaded photos are only used to draw the characters and are never shown on shared stories. Stories are private unless you share them, every shared story passes a safety check first, there are no ads, CreateStories.app doesn't train AI on your photos or stories, and deleting your account deletes them.
More questions
Do AI story apps use my child's photo to train AI?
It depends on the app. Read the privacy policy for a clear statement, and choose an app that says it does not.
Can my child use an AI story app on their own?
Some apps are made for children to use, others only for adults. Either way, set it up together and agree what can be shared.
Which AI companies does CreateStories.app use?
Pictures and words are made by AI from OpenAI and Google. The full list of companies that help run the app is in the privacy policy.