From the New York Times bestselling author, an examination of how artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize early childhood development and parenting—and what parents need to know to safeguard their children's healthy development and capacity for human connection.

In her groundbreaking book Thirty Million Words, Dana Suskind explored the transformative power of parent talk in building children's brains. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence, the importance of parent talk has become even clearer. While new AI applications demonstrate what technology can replicate, they also illuminate what it cannot: the capacity of parent talk to build not just skills, but our very capacity for human connection.

Human Raised reveals the possibilities and perils of using AI and related technologies for child-rearing. From cry monitors, to smart cribs that soothe babies, to interactive chatbots designed to hold a conversation with an inquisitive toddler, the parenting landscape is shifting fast. Parents want to know: what is safe, and what is healthy for their children? Suskind helps new parents navigate this strange new world.

As a world-leading researcher, pediatric physician, and mother of seven children, Suskind is uniquely positioned to guide us through this terrifying period of transition. This paradigm-shifting book will help parents make informed decisions about technology and their children.
 
Contributor Bio(s)
 
Dana Suskind, MD, is Founder and Co-Director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, Director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program, and Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. Dr. Suskind is the bestselling author of Parent Nation, Thirty Million Words, and over 45 scientific publications. She is a member of the American Academic of Pediatrics and a Fellow for the Council on Early Childhood. She is an advisor to Hillary Clinton’s Too Small to Fail initiative and her work has been profiled by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, The Economist, Forbes, NPR, and Freakonomics.

Author Residence: Chicago, Illinois

Author Hometown: Kansas City, MO