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AI Through the Years: Episode 1 - The Wonder Years of AI and Toddlers: How to Set Boundaries for Voice Assistants and Smart Toys (Ages 2-5)
AI Through the Years: Episode 1 - The Wonder Years of AI and Toddlers: How to Set Boundaries for Voice Assistants and Smart Toys (Ages 2-5)
Synopsis:
Your toddler is talking to Alexa more than to you. Is this merely a convenience, or is it actually shaping their brain? Dr. JR, the Doctor of AI, and systems expert Dr. Jim Ford delve into the crucial AI foundations being laid between the ages of 2 and 5.
We dissect the news of AI partnerships with major toy companies, such as Mattel and OpenAI, and discuss the developmental impact of conversational AI on language and critical thinking. Learn why an AI is not a good language partner and how to address privacy fears surrounding recorded data.
What You'll Learn:
- The difference between AI convenience and dependency.
- Why toddlers treat voice assistants as people (magical thinking).
- Practical rules for creating your Family AI Policy.
- The importance of teaching your child that "Alexa is a machine made by people".
Action Steps (Try This at Home):
- Audit Your Home AI: List every device that listens or learns.
- Set One Boundary: Implement a device-free zone (e.g., during dinner).
- Have The Talk: Explain simply what the AI is (a machine/tool, not a person).
Keywords: AI Parenting, Toddlers and AI, Voice Assistants, Smart Toys, Child Development, Digital Wellness.
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By JR DeLaney
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AI Through the Years: Episode 1 - The Wonder Years of AI and Toddlers: How to Set Boundaries for Voice Assistants and Smart Toys (Ages 2-5)
Synopsis:
Your toddler is talking to Alexa more than to you. Is this merely a convenience, or is it actually shaping their brain? Dr. JR, the Doctor of AI, and systems expert Dr. Jim Ford delve into the crucial AI foundations being laid between the ages of 2 and 5.
We dissect the news of AI partnerships with major toy companies, such as Mattel and OpenAI, and discuss the developmental impact of conversational AI on language and critical thinking. Learn why an AI is not a good language partner and how to address privacy fears surrounding recorded data.
What You'll Learn:
- The difference between AI convenience and dependency.
- Why toddlers treat voice assistants as people (magical thinking).
- Practical rules for creating your Family AI Policy.
- The importance of teaching your child that "Alexa is a machine made by people".
Action Steps (Try This at Home):
- Audit Your Home AI: List every device that listens or learns.
- Set One Boundary: Implement a device-free zone (e.g., during dinner).
- Have The Talk: Explain simply what the AI is (a machine/tool, not a person).
Keywords: AI Parenting, Toddlers and AI, Voice Assistants, Smart Toys, Child Development, Digital Wellness.
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