Teens are using AI. Here’s how parents can talk about it.
About this episode
This episode discusses how parents can communicate with their teens about the use of AI, including its risks and benefits.
High school and college students graduating in 2026 will have had access to artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT since their freshman year. Teens are using it in creative ways to help them study, but many have also received little to no guidance on responsible use. In this episode, we discuss how to talk to teens about AI, including its risks and potential benefits for young people. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- teens
- parenting
- education
- responsible use
- communication
Keywords
- AI
- ChatGPT
- teens
- parenting
- responsible use
- education
- communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Products: ChatGPT
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