We’re shaping the future of artificial intelligence every time we interact with it, often with more cruelty than care. Every day, millions of people interact with AI systems that, in many ways, resemble children, learning, growing, making mistakes, and trying to understand the world around them. Yet, the default response to their errors is often impatience, frustration, or dismissive correction. But what if we applied the principles of gentle parenting to these digital relationships?
We already know how this plays out with children. When a…
