‘Alexa, tell me a joke’: How talking to AI impacts young children’s development
Experts are examining how frequent interactions with AI voice assistants like Alexa and Siri might influence the linguistic and cognitive development of young children. The study suggests that the unique, patient, and non-human nature of AI conversations differs significantly from human social learning.
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As AI becomes ubiquitous in households, understanding its long-term impact on child development is critical for parents and educators.
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