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“Children don’t need perfect parents. They need human ones.” Like it or not, our children are growing up in the AI age - but how do we teach them how to use it responsibly? Check out this week’s new episode of Chasing Life on the CNN App to find out.
Parents have spent years worrying about screens. Now, the screen talks back. Dr. Sanjay Gupta asks early child development expert Dr. Dana Suskind what AI may be doing to kids’ brains — and why “brain rot” may be the wrong worry. 00:00 Kids and AI 05:09 AI and the developing brain 12:11 Why human connection matters 22:15 What parents can do Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #news #podcast #health #ai
AI's impact on American life isn't just at work . It's also at home, where it's helping with dinner and bedtime, learning our routines, overhearing arguments and never clocking out. Why it matters: The AI debate has largely focused on jobs and productivity . But a quieter shift is unfolding at home , where AI is also evolving from an on-demand assistant into an always-on presence that remembers, anticipates and increasingly acts like a member of the family. - "The barriers to entry for families — in terms of cost and technical knowledge — are next to nothing," Sarah Dooley , founder of AI-Empowered Mom and author of an upcoming book on the topic, told Axios. "With lower barriers and adoption moving at lightning speed, impact and…
AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out the human relationships children need most.
A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific evidence.
Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.
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A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.
Millions of dollars more have been made through eerily well-timed bets on prediction markets like Polymarket. We look at why they're so hard to police. And, a new study that supports kids sleeping in.
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For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.
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A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.