Episode 23: Just Because We Could Doesn't Mean We Should; Raising Kids in an AI-Accelerated World
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of Stream of Dreamearly, host Alana Rifkin Gelnick speaks with AI expert David Nicholson about the rapid rise of large language models like ChatGPT, and their impact on children and society. They discuss the risks of children using AI without proper guidance, the importance of adult involvement, and the need for clear boundaries and critical thinking. The conversation covers AI's potential biases, the dangers of overreliance, and the value of creative play, offering practical advice for parents and educators navigating this evolving technological landscape.
David's LinkedIn page can be found here.
Other links mentioned in the podcast:
The MIT Study, and a Time Magazine article about the study
The trailers for Her and Toy Story 5
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In this episode of Stream of Dreamearly, host Alana Rifkin Gelnick speaks with AI expert David Nicholson about the rapid rise of large language models like ChatGPT, and their impact on children and society. They discuss the risks of children using AI without proper guidance, the importance of adult involvement, and the need for clear boundaries and critical thinking. The conversation covers AI's potential biases, the dangers of overreliance, and the value of creative play, offering practical advice for parents and educators navigating this evolving technological landscape. David's LinkedIn page can be found here. Other links mentioned in the podcast: The MIT Study, and a Time Magazine article about the study The trailers for Her and Toy Story 5