A recent survey by Common Sense revealed that 25% of parents with children aged 0-8 feel their kids are developing critical thinking skills through AI. While AI is primarily used for school-related learning (39%), a notable percentage (24%) also engages in creative tasks. Despite some parents' concerns, many see no adverse effects on their children's critical thinking or well-being. Experts emphasize the urgency of addressing the implications of AI on the younger generation amidst the ongoing digital transformation.
"Our youngest children are on the front lines of an unprecedented digital transformation," said James P. Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense.
"The big findings around AI were really the most notable for older kids (ages 5-8)," Supreet Mann, director of research at Common Sense Media, told Axios.
"Addressing the impact of AI on the next generation is one of the most pressing issues of our time," Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of EqualAI, told Axios in an email.
More than half (61%) of parents of kids ages 0-8 said their kids' use of AI had no impact on their critical thinking skills.
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