Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
THE SO WHAT
If kids’ default reaction to AI is “creepy” and “artificial idiot,” you’re looking at a brand and trust problem, not a UX bug. Operators building AI products for consumers should assume a skepticism baseline and design for control, transparency, and opt-outs from day one.
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