Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Kids are asking AI companions to solve their problems, according to a
new study. Here’s why that’s a problem
AI companions are artificially intelligent systems designed to engage
users in human-like interactions, including emotional support, companionship, and
entertainment. Using natural language processing, generative AI, and emotional
recognition, they can ask and answer questions, offer advice, and provide an emotional
connection while adapting to the user’s personality, preferences, and emotional
state over time. Imagine a kid is spending hours on their smartphone chatting
with an artificial chatbot that tends to provide enticing and comforting
responses and suggestions for each individual. They will hear or see what they
naturally like while losing time interacting with their friends or family members.
Human interactions are dynamic, emotional, situational, and unpredictable. Also,
children learn more and better as they interact with others, not only through
conversations but also by tone and manner, facial expressions, and body language.
Children should learn to use AI, but they also need to learn how to interact
with humans.
Read the article and learn how kids are using AI companions nowadays.
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