Mum, why does AI scare some people?

Parents often hear the question "Mum, why does AI scare some people?" and are unsure how to answer it. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a topic that both fascinates and unsettles many people. The fear of AI results from several factors, including exaggerated media reports, unfulfilled promises and the unclear future of the technology.

## The causes of anxiety
The fear of AI is often irrational and is fuelled by false or exaggerated portrayals in the media. Dystopian visions of the future portrayed in films and books further reinforce these fears [1]. Parents should be aware that technology is not automatically a negative thing. It can do a lot of good, for example through improvements in medicine or cyber security [2].

Mum, why does AI scare some people?

A common concern is the impact of AI on jobs. Many people fear that AI could replace human labour, which could lead to unemployment [4]. Another concern is the spread of disinformation and deepfakes enabled by AI technologies [3]. These aspects make it important for parents to provide children with sound information to allay their fears.

## Practical tips for parents
To help children overcome their fear of AI, parents should take the following steps:

- **Open communication**: Talk to your children about the benefits and risks of AI. Explain how AI can be helpful in medicine or in everyday life without ignoring the risks [10].
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- **Encourage education**: Use resources such as workshops or online courses to learn more about AI and pass this knowledge on to children. Institutions like Kikidz offer training courses that are specially tailored to the needs of children and parents.

BEST PRACTICE for parents and teachers: One mum says that she encourages her children to develop small projects with AI themselves. This helps them to better understand AI and apply their skills in a safe environment.

Mum, why does AI scare some people? A summary

The question "Mum, why does AI scare some people?" is widespread and often characterised by ignorance and misunderstanding. By educating their children and emphasising the benefits of AI, parents can help allay these fears. The KMy analysis

Overall, the discussions and analyses show that the fear of AI has many causes and can be alleviated through information and education. Parents play a key role in helping children to understand the technology and develop a positive relationship with AI.

Further links from the text above:

[Who is afraid of AI?](https://www.tuwien.at/ace/news/news/wer-hat-angst-vor-ki)
[Artificial intelligence: dangers & risks](https://efs.consulting/insight/ki-gefahren/)
[Development of AI: Artificial intelligence is scary](https://taz.de/Entwicklung-von-KI-/6098840/)
[Why the fear of artificial intelligence is a good thing](https://www.n-tv.de/wissen/Warum-die-Angst-vor-Kuenstlicher-Intelligenz-etwas-Gutes-hat-article24980968.html)
[Can we scare AI?](https://www.mpg.de/23662213/koennen-wir-ki-angst-machen)
[Artificial intelligence: opportunities and risks](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/de/article/20200918STO87404/kunstliche-intelligenz-chancen-und-risiken)

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Mum, why does AI scare some people?

## Practical tips for parents
To help children overcome their fear of AI, parents should take the following steps:

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Sanjay Sauldie is a digital strategist, speaker and developer of the transruption toolkit, which companies can use to make their digital transformation measurable, human and sustainable. With kiROI - the AI-based approach to value creation in the digital age - he helps self-employed people and companies to integrate artificial intelligence into their processes in a practical way. With his outstanding marketing strategy iROI, he has already led countless companies to greater visibility and thus more profits. He combines digital innovation with disruptive thinking models for a sustainable business strategy. He studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Cologne, completed a Master of Science in Digital Disruption at the University of Salford (UK) and a Design Thinking programme at MIT/EMERITUS Singapore. As a multiple award-winning expert - including the Golden Web Award and the Innovation Award of the Initiative Mittelstand - he advises SMEs and corporations. His motto: "Digitalisation is not an end in itself - it must serve people."

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