14 Ways to Remind Yourself (and Your Kids) AI is a Machine, Not Your Friend

It’s comforting when a friend says, “I’m here for you. You don’t have to go through this alone.” But when ChatGPT or another AI service says “I’m here for you” or something similar? Is it fascinating? Laughable? Unnerving? We name our Roombas. We talk to our cars. We mourn the loss of fictional characters. We have always anthropomorphized objects in our lives, but as I continue to explore…