AI, Chatbots, and Children
From The Foster Dad Directive by Charles Daily
April 13, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 23
About this episode
In this episode, Charles Daily discusses the implications of AI chatbots on children, emphasizing the need for parental involvement and caution.
Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988 then press 1) National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) Fosterdaddirective@gmail.com In this episode, I talk about my concerns around AI chatbots and how they’re interacting with kids, especially based on experiences we’ve had with foster placements. I explain that while I do use AI for my podcast, it’s strictly for time-saving tasks like thumbnails, summaries, and transcripts—not for actual content or research, which I handle myself. I’m cautious about relying on AI because I’ve seen how inaccurate and misleading it can be. I also touch on how quickly AI is evolving, how widespread it’s become, and why that makes it difficult for both adults and kids to fully understand or control. I spend a lot of time discussing the risks for children, especially around inappropriate use, misinformation, and emotional attachment to chatbots. From what I’ve seen, kids can easily trust or misuse these tools, and the lack of real accountability in AI responses makes that dangerous. I also bring up issues like deepfakes, harassment, and how easy it is now to create harmful content without much…
People in this episode
Host: Charles Daily
Topics covered
- AI
- chatbots
- children
- parenting
- risks of technology
- foster care
Keywords
- AI
- chatbots
- children
- parenting
- misinformation
- emotional attachment
- deepfakes
- foster care
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Crisis Lifeline, National Helpline, Veterans Crisis Line, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Foster Dad Directive
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