Have "the talk"
Before the bots do.

Every generation has “The Talk”.

But today it’s no longer just about sex and drugs.


It’s parents talking to kids about A.I. and chatbots.

“A.I is important to you,
so it's important to me.”

Smart Parent

Smart Parent

More than half of U.S. kids now talk with AI companions. These tools can help, but they can also be isolating or unsafe. Talking with your children about AI keeps them informed and connected to real support.

Conversation Starters

By child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Pam Cantor and author of ‘The Disengaged Teen’ Jenny Anderson.

Begin with a story

Try sharing a story about how A.I. is showing up in your life. Even better if it's funny, self deprecating or shows that you are learning too.

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Begin with a story

Try sharing a story about how A.I. is showing up in your life. Even better if it's funny, self deprecating or shows that you are learning too.

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Spot the strengths

Ask: Have you found that it is really helping you or your friends? How? What do you think A.I. might be even better than humans at doing?

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Spot the strengths

Ask: Have you found that it is really helping you or your friends? How? What do you think A.I. might be even better than humans at doing?

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Invite them to teach you

Explore: What’s a cool or creative way you’ve used A.I. recently? What do you like about it?

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Invite them to teach you

Explore: What’s a cool or creative way you’ve used A.I. recently? What do you like about it?

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Talk about the “ick”

What’s something about A.I. that makes you nervous or creeps you out? Why? Has that happened for you yet? How did you handle that?

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Talk about the “ick”

What’s something about A.I. that makes you nervous or creeps you out? Why? Has that happened for you yet? How did you handle that?

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Spot the limits

Ask: Do you think there are risks of using A.I. to support you socially or emotionally? Is there anything you want to learn more about so those risks don’t happen to you or your friends?

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

Spot the limits

Ask: Do you think there are risks of using A.I. to support you socially or emotionally? Is there anything you want to learn more about so those risks don’t happen to you or your friends?

Have "the Talk" before the bots do.

1 in 3

1 in 3

say it feels more real than talking to friends.

0

%

%

say A.I. chats feel more satisfying than talking to real people.

Kids have questions.
Who's answering them?

Kids have questions. If they are getting answers from random A.I. they might as well be asking total strangers.

Kids have questions. If they are getting answers from random A.I. they might as well be asking total strangers.

Ep:

1

2

3

4

5

6

Ep:

1

2

3

4

5

6

Keep Learning

Talk, Trust, and Tradeoffs

How and Why Teens Use A.I. Companions

Talk, Trust, and Tradeoffs

How and Why Teens Use A.I. Companions

A fun, playful way to connect?

Discover the A.I. Effect Card Game

A fun, playful way to connect?

Discover the A.I. Effect Card Game

About the campaign

‘The Talk’ is an initiative from the Seismic Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to ensuring that the integration of A.I. in our societies is beneficial for everyone.

We use the power of media to raise awareness, build understanding of A.I., create urgency, and encourage action among key decision-makers and their constituents. This campaign is a collaboration with the Rithm Project.

Our partners

Seismic

Foundation

Reach out

For information about this campaign, reach Seismic foundation at info@seismic.org.

For information regarding guidance for parents, reach out to info@therithmproject.org

Download and share

Every share or mention helps us maximize the impact of this campaign. Feel free to download all our campA.I.gn materials and help us reach more parents across the U.S.

Seismic

Foundation

Seismic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
EIN 33-3325360

Seismic

Foundation

Seismic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
EIN 33-3325360

Seismic

Foundation

Seismic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
EIN 33-3325360