tech
Raised on AI
Kids today are growing up in a world of agents and chatbots. What does that mean for their future?
TL;DR
- The author's perspective on their children's digital footprint evolved from creating accounts and sharing photos to prioritizing privacy.
- Concerns about online abuse, cyberbullying, and body dysmorphia, amplified by a pediatric nurse's observations, led to a more restrictive approach to technology for children.
- Many people working in big tech companies also limit their children's access to technology and social media.
- There is a growing societal trend towards limiting children's technology use, with examples like Jonathan Haidt's book, bans in Australia and other nations, and US legal measures.
- School districts are moving away from digital devices in favor of traditional books.
- Children themselves are showing skepticism towards modern technology, with vintage gadgets becoming popular.
- The author believes children must be prepared to live in the actual world created by technology, not an idealized one.
- Despite ongoing concerns about social media and AI, the author has reintroduced some technology to their children, recognizing its role in social connections and independence.