Real harm: Parents should prepare kids for how AI will affect the young


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Monday, 24 Jun 2024

Early studies point to several concerns; young children, for one, may share personal information with AI platforms. — STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images/TNS

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we work, play and communicate. While artificial intelligence has potential to help solve complex problems, you’ve likely also heard serious concerns about it – and especially, the ways AI might change the lives of children and teens.

As child health experts at UNICEF have pointed out, kids around the world use AI almost daily. Most interactive toys, games and internet platforms made for children depend on AI technology.

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