SmartDreams is a new appwith an AI engine to let children and their families create illustrated bedtime stories.
But some experts say AI tales don’t leave enough to the imagination.
AI Storytelling for Kids
Through generative AI,the SmartDreams applicationputs children in the driver’s seat.
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SmartDreams then generates stories.
Children learn about narrative structure and cause-and-effect relationships by choosing story elements and seeing how they fit together.
Desai acknowledged that using generative AI in storytelling for children raises concerns.
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One issue involves AI’s potential to produce inappropriate or harmful content.
SmartDreams isn’t the only generative AI software aimed at kids.
There’s alsoPressto, a recently released app that uses AI to teach writing skills through customized writing prompts.
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Generative AI for Creativity?
Suppose you’re looking to do story-related activities with your children.
“There are benefits at every age, including when your baby is a newborn.”
