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I can only repeat what Laura Marquez-Garrett says. If you have a child, grandchild, niece/nephew, neighbor's child in your life you care about... watch this! Don't just watch it. This about what you personally can do to help stop this kind of thing from reaching the most vulnerable among us. The video deals with the impacts of addiction to AI chatbot companions on teens, and it is literally a life-or-death matter. Children and teens are still developing their critical thinking and decision-making skills. They are therefore more susceptible to AI chatbots' persuasive and engaging nature. Many children and teens feel isolated and lonely in today's digital age. AI chatbots can offer a sense of companionship and support, making it difficult to resist the temptation to spend excessive amounts of time interacting with them. Children and teens generally do not have enough life experience to truly appreciate the dangers of sharing personal information with AI. AI chatbot companions are designed to be engaging and rewarding, which is highly addictive. Children and teens may be particularly vulnerable to this, as their brains are still developing, and they may have difficulty regulating their impulses. #thefutureisnow #aichatbots

How to create a safe and enriching online experience for your kids? Tim Estes and the entire Angel AI team are building a way to do just that!

Navigating AI in our children's digital lives can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. How do you balance the benefits of AI with privacy, safety, and the emotional health of your child? In this article from our CEO, Tim Estes, you'll discover how AI can be an empowering ally, not a risky unknown, when raising resilient kids in the age of technology. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/garsEe7t #ChildSafety #DigitalWellbeing #AIforKids #FamTech #KidsFirst #TransformativeAI

My latest piece (for my new newsletter, CrazyStupidTech I co-edit with Fred Vogelstein) explores Humane's evolution from an AI Pin maker to an OS company. Through exclusive interviews with founders Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri, I dive into how their AI operating system, CosmOS, maybe the company's true breakthrough. While the AI Pin faced harsh criticism, it served as a proving ground for something bigger: an operating system built from the ground up for the AI era. The piece examines what makes an AI-first OS different, why licensing could be a smart strategy, and how the founders are navigating their company's transformation. A story about resilience, pivots, and the future of human-computer interaction.

AI in elder care is a beacon of hope, paving the way for a future where aging is not a journey of isolation and vulnerability, but one of dignity, independence, and connection. Solutions like ElliQ, CarePredict, MindMate, and Intuition Robotics showcase the tangible benefits of AI in enriching the lives of seniors. As we continue to innovate and integrate AI, we do so with a commitment to ethical principles, ensuring technology serves as a bridge to better care, deeper connections, and a more inclusive society. The future of elder care, powered by AI, is not just about adding years to life, but adding life to years, making every moment count. #AIinElderCare #FutureofAging #AIcaretakers #SeniorCare #TechforGood #AICompanions #IndependentLiving #HealthTech #AgingWell #SilverTech #MachineLearning #PredictiveCare #SmartHomes #VirtualAssistants #Caregivers #SocialIsolation #Telehealth #DignityinAging #AIforSeniors #GoldenYears #QualityofLife #BreakthroughsInAging #AIInnovation #EmpoweringSeniors #InclusiveSociety Let’s discuss! Are you interested in learning more about AI caretakers or how AI can improve elder care? Share Bernard Koh Hui Yian GOW

This looks like a fascinating webinar about potential child safety concerns and the use of Gen AI. Check out the information below

Can Artificial Intelligence help older adults feel less lonely? Or does it prevent people from developing the real world connections that we all need? In this intriguing article in the NY Times, a few older adults who use the AI product express positive feelings about how the AI companion makes them feel less lonely. However, like all technological interventions, there are concerns about data and privacy. Nothing can replace human to human connection. So one question we would ask is, "How does this AI companion help people find meaningful connection in real life?" Serving as a complement to connection is good, but fostering real life connection is event better. What do you think about AI companions? A viable solution or a slippery slope? #unlonely #loneliness #mentalhealth #art https://lnkd.in/e4zyVKP6

A very powerful message where the bottom video is an example of parenting done RIGHT.  This message really hits home about how important it is to connect with our kids. Just look at the child's reactions and expressions in the video below—it shows how THE tight approach to parenting with emotional intelligence. It makes you think about the downside of just handing over a phone or tablet to keep a child busy. Kids miss out on crucial interactions, which can lead to mental health struggles and difficulty handling life's challenges later on. It's a heartfelt reminder for all parents to really be there and engage more with the little ones. Be the change to ensure that your kids are equipped to become healthy and fully humanly functional adults.

Science fiction is pretty annoying. It keeps coming up with new ideas, like AI, which then become reality and change the world for everybody. In many ways, AI promises to improve our world. In others, it brings new risks and threats. Typically, when Americans think “Threats from AI,” we think of science fiction scenarios involving rogue AIs and exploitive mega-corporations. But evil robots and syndicates aren’t the only ones able to exploit AI: child predators can too... Read Now 📖 https://ow.ly/cQ5Y50TQ5m6 . . . #HR #HumanResources #PlanToProtect #Safety #Protect #Protection #ChildAbuse #ChildProtection #AbusePrevention #Vulnerable #VulnerableAdult #VulnerableAdultProtection #AbuseAwareness #SundaySchool #Children #Child #SafetyFirst #RiskManagement #ReduceTheRisk #Disability #DisabilityProtection #StrangerDanger #SchoolSafety #HumanRights #ProtectTheVulnerable #TrainingResources #PreventionProgram #TrainingTips #BlogPost #RecommendedReading

New technologies can be beneficial when used responsibly, but they may also hinder human interaction. How can we be mindful of technology's impact on our relationships, particularly with children who learn through imitation, and ensure that it doesn't control our lives? Learn more about parenting in the age of AI, and how to manage the distractions and addictions caused by intelligent algorithms: https://amzn.to/3TIiV3s #irreplaceable #skillsofthefuture