Kansas City, Kan- This discussion highlights the impact of AI on young people's brains, emphasizing the need for parents to educate their children about the difference between real and AI interactions.
Dr. Mitchell Douglas and Dr. Danielle Johnson from the Maryland campus discussed the potential dangers of AI, including the loss of social skills and the risk of AI replacing human connections. They recommended setting age-appropriate limits, using parental controls, and fostering open conversations about AI use.
Dr. Mitchell Douglas, Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Marillac Campus | The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Mitchell Douglas shares his experience using AI, specifically ChatGPT, and discusses its limitations in providing real mental health support.
- He demonstrates how AI can assist in language learning, showing a conversation in Mandarin.
- Dr. Mitchell Douglas encourages young people to use AI safely and appropriately, and to seek human help in times of mental health crisis.
Dr. Danielle Johnson, Child and Adolescent Psychology, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Danielle Johnson highlights the risks of children using AI as their primary source of social interaction.
- She explains the loss of social skills and the inability of AI to replicate human nuances and context.
- She recommends using apps like Bark to monitor AI and social media use and to have ongoing conversations with children about their online activities.
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