Generative AI is already shaping the world kids are growing up in. It's in their classrooms, their social feeds, and the tools they use every day. But because this disruptive technology has been deployed so quickly and widely, most of us are missing a roadmap on how to think and talk about these issues with our kids.
This non-technical conversation guide is designed to help caregivers of preteens and teens start that dialogue. Written from the point of view of a researcher, a tech policy professional, and, most importantly, a parent, the guide urges readers to be "AI-conscientious" and to think critically about how AI affects their lives and the world around them.
What's Inside: The conversation guide is organized around a series of statements about AI meant to spark discussion and critical thinking. Sample topics include:
Why AI isn't neutral, even when it seems objective
How AI can get things wrong and why that matters
What it means to "own" something you made with AI's help
How AI is designed to keep your attention--and why that can be a problem
What your data is really worth to the companies behind "free" AI tools
Why being human still matters in an age of AI
The guide includes reading material for you and your kids, key takeaways, discussion questions, and further resources for those who want to dig deeper.
Each section includes reading material, discussion questions, further resources, and in some cases, an activity.
