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Should We Ban AI for Kids?

Jonathan Haidt sounded the alarm on phones in schools. He thinks what’s coming will be even worse.

Should We Ban AI for Kids?

Jonathan Haidt, a renowned social psychologist at New York University, recently sat down with David Brooks for a conversation at The Atlantic Festival in New York City. Haidt, best known for his book "The Anxious Generation," discussed his insights on technology and its impact on users. Haidt and Brooks, who have known each other for decades, both share similar personalities and intellectual approaches, but have recently embraced a more humanistic perspective.

In their conversation, Haidt delves into why tech experts often fail to grasp the consequences of their creations on users' well-being.

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