Category: Parenting

  • You Ask, I Answer: How to Choose AI Tools for Kids?

    Summary In today's episode, I share strategies for parents to introduce AI tools to their children safely and effectively. Here's what this means for you. You gain the ability to leverage cutting-edge technology while protecting your family's sensitive data and budget. You'll also learn these concepts: why avoiding personal details ensures privacy, how foundation models…

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  • Mind Readings: You Need Passwords for Life in the Age of Generative AI Fraud

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why bringing back the Gen X tradition of family passwords is essential for protecting against AI voice cloning scams. Here's what this means for you. You gain a simple authentication method that stops deepfake ransom calls from fooling you, your kids, your elderly parents, and even your coworkers. You'll…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Critical Thinking in School Curricula?

    Summary In today's episode, I explore how the education system's industrial-era design leaves students unprepared for a world where AI, recommendation engines, and rampant misinformation dominate. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear-eyed view of why your children's schools still emphasize obedience over inquiry, and what you must do at home to…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: AI-Enabled Parenting Tools?

    Summary In today's episode, I share my thoughts on an AI-powered baby monitor and break down the key concerns parents should weigh before buying one. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear framework for evaluating any AI product by examining its production data privacy and training data quality. You'll also learn these…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Teaching Kids to Code?

    Cleetus asks, “Should I teach my kids to code?” This has been a popular question over the past year as more people have learned about the power and potential drawbacks of artificial intelligence. Watch the video for one answer, with the disclaimer that I’m in no way a parenting expert. Ultimately, do what you think…

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