A New AI Divide Is Emerging
This week, The Guardian shared a warning about a new divide between children who understand how AI works and those who don’t. The issue isn’t who can use AI tools. It’s who understands what’s happening behind the screen.
Key takeaway
The article talks about Joseph, age 10. Joseph is learning to train an AI system. He’s learning how AI works, not just how to ask it questions. Most children aren’t.
Philip Colligan, CEO of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, explains the risk:
“There could be a big split between kids who understand AI and can control it, and those who don’t.”
Why this matters
This could lead to a future with two groups:
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children who can question and guide AI
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children who simply accept what AI tells them
Understanding how AI works gives children judgement, confidence, and agency.
AI Is Rewiring Childhood — What Parents Need to Know
AI is becoming a daily part of children’s lives — in learning, play, entertainment, and social spaces. The Economist’s recent report highlights how quickly things are changing, and why parents need simple, clear guidance on how to navigate it.​​
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