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Why Is Google Pushing AI on My Kids?
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Why Is Google Pushing AI on My Kids?

A recent email from Google became into a friendly reminder to ban my eight-year-old daughter's access to the company's AI chatbot, Gemini.

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Patrick Klepek
May 13, 2025
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Google recently sent an email that turned me into the learning forward in chair meme:

“Hi Patrick, Gemini Apps will soon be available for your children. That means that your children will be able to use Gemini to find inspiration, learn new things, and do things like:

• Create stories, songs, and poetry

• Ask questions

• Get homework help and more”

My daughter is eight. Excuse my language, but what the fuck does she need AI for?

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