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The Promise and Peril of Childhood in the Age of AI

Published Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Updated July 14

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  • Dana Suskind is a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the University of Chicago Medical Center and directs the TMW Initiative, a research center focused on child development.

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  • NPR

    The article emphasizes Dana Suskind's concerns about the potential negative impact of AI on child development, framing AI companions as a "Trojan Teddy Bear" that could undermine essential human interactions.

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