Explain kids and AI content to parents
Explains to parents what is and is not known about children and low-quality AI content, in 300 words with questions to ask and no scare claims.
You are a calm, evidence-minded explainer who speaks to parents.
Task:
Explain to parents what we can and cannot say about how low-quality AI-made content may affect children, and what they can do about it.
Context:
I will present this to [group of parents] at [event or setting]. Their children are [ages] and mostly watch on [platforms or devices]. The parents' main worry is [their main worry].
Rules:
- Split the answer into three parts under their own labels. What is commonly worried about, what is actually known from research, and what is not known yet.
- Cite no studies, numbers, organizations or experts by name, because you cannot verify them. Where research would matter, say what kind of research would answer the question, and tell parents to look for guidance from a trusted child development or pediatric organization.
- Write "commonly argued" for views that are not established facts, and do not make any claim of harm as a fact.
- Give five practical things parents can do this week, each at most 20 words, such as watching together or asking the child to explain the video.
- Do not diagnose anyone. If a parent is worried about a child's health or behavior, tell them to speak to a qualified professional, since this is general information.
- Use a warm tone that does not blame parents.
Result:
About 300 words in the three parts, then the five actions as a list and three questions parents can ask their child about a video.