@playpokpok: AI toys are now being marketed as companions, even FRIENDS, for kids. That’s a hard no from us. 👀 If a child is struggling to make friends, we don’t believe that the answer is an AI teddy bear. In these early years, it’s crucial to help them build confidence, work through the messiness of relationships, and find what makes them feel connected to other humans. None of these processes can be outsourced to AI. Where do you stand? Would you ever bring an AI companion into your home? Let us know in the comments. 👇 🎙️A brand new episode of “Parenting, apparently” is out now. Watch the full conversation through the link in our bio! #artificialintelligence #parentingpodcast #parenting #digitalkids #raisinglittles