The youth of today are growing up surrounded by artificial intelligence (AI). Their values, ways of thinking, and moral codes are all shaped not only by their parents or immediate caregivers but also by the technology that is ever-present in their daily lives. This article will dive into the impacts of AI and how these can shape the future of the youth today. When talking about AI, simply put – it is everywhere. AI is not just about robots or self-navigating vehicles.

Amazon Echo dot devices allow kids and teens to do things like practice math and remember to do chores by asking Alexa to launch specific skills. If you have a preschooler and an Amazon device like an Echo, that's a command you've probably uttered many times. If you're like the adorable 2-year-old Zoe Turner, who got a taste of fame after a video of her sweet baby voice struggling to get Alexa to play "Baby Shark" went viral, you know learning how to get Alexa to listen is a skill. But, once you've mastered how to talk to Alexa, it can help entertain and teach kids and teens with interactive games and educational exercises. The folks at Common Sense Media put together a list of nearly 20 things kids, from preschoolers to teens, can ask Alexa to do.