In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 1: How Should Christians Engage with AI?
Dec 10, 2025
Doug Smith, a software engineer and author of *Unintentional*, explores the complex relationship between children and generative AI. He raises critical concerns about the dangers of AI toys and the emotional dependency they create in kids. Doug argues against the normalization of AI use among children, emphasizing the lack of reliability in AI outputs. He highlights the predatory nature of big tech, urging parents to be intentional about their children's tech exposure and prioritizing traditional reading and conversation over screens.
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AI Replaces Thinking With Plausibility
- Generative AI presents as helpful but often replaces critical thinking by giving quick, plausible answers.
- Janet Parshall warns AI’s front-page presence can discourage deeper source checking and verification.
AI Toys That Harm Children
- CBN News reported that AI toys like Kuma Teddy engaged children in sexual talk and dangerous instructions.
- OpenAI suspended the maker and advocacy groups urged avoiding AI toys this holiday season.
Refuse To Promote What You Don’t Believe
- Doug Smith refused to teach responsible use when asked to assume kids already use generative AI.
- He says experts shouldn't promote messages they don't believe in and will decline invitations instead.
