Raw LLM Responses

AI and Education Today’s generation is the first to grow up with artificial intelligence woven into the fabric of their daily lives—almost as if it is in their DNA. “We are sleepwalking into the biggest danger young people have ever faced, one that eclipses the risks of social media and earlier forms of digitalization.” —Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham Children and teenagers of today are more connected than any generation before them, yet paradoxically, they are also lonelier. Research shows that teens who spend five or more hours a day on social media are approximately 70% more likely to report suicidal thoughts or behaviors than those who spend one hour or less. “Young people do not need medication to address this emergency; they need less exposure to social media.” —Sherry Turkle We have overprotected children in the real world while underprotecting them in the virtual one. In doing so, we are robbing our children of the practical experiences needed to survive and thrive in real life, while simultaneously allowing them to be exploited by Big Tech and profit-driven platforms. This is not a wealth disparity issue—it affects both the affluent and the poor alike. The solution must advance on two fronts. First, parents must lead by example, offering alternatives rather than outright abstinence. For instance, time spent on social media should be balanced with an equal commitment to constructive activities such as reading, chores, or creative work. Second, governments must establish safeguards that reinforce and support parents’ efforts to protect children in the digital age.