AI is a powerful tool that can bring human imagination to life, if someone is holding the reins and knows how they want to steer.
In a world of instant and correct-sounding answers, leverage comes from knowing what AI can and cannot do, and the discernment to decide when to trust its outputs versus when to dig deeper or search elsewhere.
Character development depends on knowing one's own values and goals.
A child with a strong sense of self is more resilient to life’s challenges, as well as persuasion from other people, from media, and from AI.
AI capabilities keep expanding.
But when everyone has access to AI, the kids who thrive will be the ones with courage to take action and own outcomes in the real world.
Adults use assistants to efficiently produce work.
AI for kids is thoughtfully designed to value learning, helping kids get unstuck without providing quick answers.
AI for kids meets them where they are by adapting language and concepts designed for their developmental stage.
Even though AI might sound like an authoritative adult or a licensed therapist, it is not.
Responsible adults are kept in the loop to safely guide the child-AI relationship.
Self-determination is a key human capacity.
AI for kids observes when children are engaged in independent problem-solving and decision-making, steps back, and avoids interrupting unless necessary.