Generative AI impacts our day-to-day lives in a variety of ways. One of the major areas that this technology is influencing is the arts– but not everyone agrees on whether those impacts are good or bad. AI technology can write stories and create pieces of art that pull from existing works to create something new. And recently, controversies about its use have risen all the way to Hollywood.  With the recent announcement of the nominees […]

As families continue to navigate advancing technology, parents may be wondering how to talk to their children about the important topics impacting their lives. The development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed children’s lives, from their education to daily tasks. But many parents and family members are probably wondering– how can I talk to my child about AI when I don’t understand it myself?  Of course, parents never have all the answers. And it […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) touches countless aspects of our lives. From how we work to how we present ourselves to how we manage and consume information. Even though AI still has plenty of room to grow and expand, here are five ways– positive and negative– that this technology is already transforming the way we learn. 1. Generative AI Makes It Easier For Students to Plagiarize  Software programs like CHATGPT can write essays for students, answer questions […]

Do you ever feel like you can’t stop scrolling on your social media apps? Like you just have to watch the next video, scroll through more photos, read the next post? That’s not a coincidence. Social media companies intentionally design their apps to be addictive. And no one is more vulnerable to those addictive tendencies than children and young people. According to the American Psychological Association, children’s brains go through a fundamental shift when they […]

Social media can be a difficult place for children and teens to navigate. For years, people have raised concerns about the dangers young people face on these platforms, including concerns over privacy, exploitation, and exposure to dangerous or inappropriate content. And many parents have no idea what their children are doing on social media sites and who they are engaging with.  Instagram recently announced that they are taking steps to make their platform safer for […]