Raising AI-smart kids
Inspired by the work of Sperling et al. (2025), this article focuses on raising AI-literate kids who can question, create, and innovate responsibly. AI is already part of kids’ lives. From YouTube recommendations to smart assistants, machines influence what they learn, watch, and even believe. The question isn’t if AI will shape their future, it’s whether they can shape AI. Understanding AI now is like learning to read in the digital age. Without it, kids risk being passive consumers of technology.