Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much. 0
Bad for developing brains? Pediatrician Ran D. Anbar argues that, in its current state, it likely is. He makes three main points in his article:
- LLMs do not “understand” anything in the ways humans do, but rather identify statistical patterns.
- Platforms that display “likes” and view counts tap into adolescent desires for social acceptance and status.
- Children who spend too much time on AI-driven apps may fail to adequately develop critical brain pathways.
Follow the link for a detailed exploration of each.







