EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 27 MIN
#190 Dr. Akli Adjaoute | The Dangers of AI on your Childs Education
from Stonks Go Moon · host Rocco Strydom
AI is everywhere, from homes to classrooms, and kids are interacting with it before they can even spell “algorithm.” But what is this doing to their ability to think critically and solve problems independently?In this episode, Rocco Strydom is joined by Dr. Akli Adjaoute, AI expert, entrepreneur, and former university lecturer in France and San Francisco. Together, they unpack the unintended consequences of over-relying on AI, especially in education.Dr. Adjaoute shares stories from his own life, from growing up poor and building AI startups, to witnessing students outsource basic problem-solving to machines. He raises an alarming question: Are we raising a generation that no longer trusts its own ability to think?Key Takeaways:Why AI tools might be short-circuiting curiosity and independent thoughtReal stories about children losing basic math and problem-solving skillsHow imagination, struggle, and critical thinking drive true innovationWhy we need to foster debate, curiosity, and resilience in kidsWhat parents and educators can do right now to balance AI exposureWhether you're a parent, educator, or just concerned about the next generation, this conversation is a wake-up call.
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AI is everywhere, from homes to classrooms, and kids are interacting with it before they can even spell “algorithm.” But what is this doing to their ability to think critically and solve problems independently?In this episode, Rocco Strydom is joined by Dr. Akli Adjaoute, AI expert, entrepreneur, and former university lecturer in France and San Francisco. Together, they unpack the unintended consequences of over-relying on AI, especially in education.Dr. Adjaoute shares stories from his own life, from growing up poor and building AI startups, to witnessing students outsource basic problem-solving to machines. He raises an alarming question: Are we raising a generation that no longer trusts its own ability to think?Key Takeaways:Why AI tools might be short-circuiting curiosity and independent thoughtReal stories about children losing basic math and problem-solving skillsHow imagination, struggle, and critical thinking drive true innovationWhy we need to foster debate, curiosity, and resilience in kidsWhat parents and educators can do right now to balance AI exposureWhether you're a parent, educator, or just concerned about the next generation, this conversation is a wake-up call.
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