AI Chatbots Are Babysitting Your Kids—Should You Be Worried?
Would you let a stranger have deep, judgment-free conversations with your child every day? Because AI chatbots are already doing exactly that, without guidance, oversight, or even basic emotional intelligence.
AI chatbots are creeping into kids’ apps, classrooms, and even bedtime toys, but no one really knows how they affect young minds. While some see AI as an educational tool, others fear it’s an unregulated, digital confidant that never forgets what your child shares. What happens when kids trust them more than parents?
- Kids easily overshare, revealing personal details AI was never designed to handle.
- AI lacks emotional intelligence, often reinforcing rather than challenging thoughts.
- Parents are in the dark, as long-term effects on emotional development remain unknown.
Technology is not inherently good or bad, but its design and oversight matter. Should AI chatbots in kids’ apps be held to stricter ethical standards, or are we underestimating children’s ability to adapt?
Read the full article on Business Insider.
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