When AI Becomes Childsplay

Despite their popularity with kids, tablets and other connected devices are built on top of systems that weren't designed for them to easily understand or navigate. But adapting algorithms to interact with a child isn't without its complications--as no one child is exactly like another. Most recognition algorithms look for patterns and consistency to successfully identify objects. But kids are notoriously inconsistent. In this episode, we examine the relationship AI has with kids. This episode was reported and produced by Jennifer Strong, Anthony Green and Tanya Basu with Emma Cillekens. Jennifer: It wasn't long ago that playing hopscotch, board games or hosting tea parties with dolls was the norm for kids.... But... we've seen hopscotch turn to TicToc... board games become video games... and dolls at tea parties... do more than just talk back This is my digital makeover.. I insert my own Ipad and open my app .. and the mirror lights up..