Bracing for an AGI Surrogate Parent’s Psychological Risks

The article warns that a very advanced AI might act like a second parent to a child.

It could always be available to talk and respond kindly.

This might make the child feel confused about the difference between a real parent and the AI.

Real parents cannot always respond immediately or agree with everything.

Learning to handle boredom, disappointment, and small disagreements is important for growing up.

An AI that removes all of these difficulties might not help children develop those skills.

The author also worries that using AI too much could cause psychological problems.

Science-fiction stories have imagined similar dangers with artificial beings that control or harm people.