#tech, A.I & #kids : A Dangerous Mix ?
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Algorithms are now at the center of an online realm that’s changing the way the experts think about human developmentA few months ago, Facebook early investor Sean Parker dubbed himself a ‘conscientious objector’ on technology, arguing that “God only knows what it’s doing to our children’s brains”. Despite the hypocrisy of his statement, this is indeed a rarely touched-upon matter: how does modern tech affect kids in the long term? How do the two interact? Is it healthy? Science will have to wait decades to receive the beginning of definitive answers, but in the meantime, some insights are possible. But first, a little game: it’s 7 P.M. Do you know what apps your children are using?Is it Youtube? If so, read on.Because Youtube is the ultimate 21st century nanny, many creators on the platform (...)