Fine Gael TD would ban phones from schools if ‘I had my way’ as online bullying and now AI cause concern

Ireland’s bright young science minds attended a Joint Committee on AI, with concerns for mental health raised.

Deputy Paul Kehoe as expressed concern for children's mental health due to online bullying and now, the rapid development of AI. Photo: Getty

Laura Lynott

Fine Gael TD Paul Kehoe has stated all schools should ban mobile phones to help protect children’s mental health, as online bullying and now AI, are a concern.

Deputy Kehoe has expressed concerns about children’s mental health at a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding and when online bullying remains a “huge issue.”