Some kids are calling AI creepy, disgusting and even “artificial idiot”
Wired AI · rss · 2026-07-24
Wired looks at why some kids are reacting to AI with suspicion instead of excitement.
- In the piece, a 9-year-old says AI should stand for “artificial idiot,” capturing a broader sentiment among children who describe the technology as “creepy” or “disgusting.”
- The article frames this as a generational reaction to AI’s growing presence in everyday life, rather than a technical critique of specific models or products.
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