AI Friends and Neurodiverse Kids: What Parents & Educators Need to Know

#ai #aicompanion #characterai #grok The use of AI for friendship and connection is on the rise. This video explores different AI companion models and how they are much easier than a traditional friendship where you will not always get along and not be included at all. This is especially concerning for neurodiverse children who have social challenges. What can we do to protect kids from making their AI friend their best friend?

Sources mentioned:
CBC Kids News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ulFfghyRA
Big Tech Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPu8f3X_gls&list=PLPWTPyZhSGzY98we71Wxu4BcamP_mklhc
Social Media Statistic: https://blog.storefries.com/social-media-statistics/

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Time Stamps ⏱️
00:00 Loneliness
02:13 Substitute vs. supplement,
03:11 ELIZA
05:14 Grief of termination, company motives
06:07 Learning from social media, parental burden
06:26 What to do

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