Mr Wolter, what can parents do if they are concerned that AI will harm their children?
Parents need to get to grips with the new technology. I often notice an expression of helplessness among parents and teachers. This may also be because they feel threatened by the prospect of being replaced at work. But I only stand a chance against AI if I know what it can do and how to use it.
AI should be used in schools from the outset to make skills accessible to everyone.
So bans don't work?
You can't turn back the clock by forbidding children from using digital technology. Instead, you need to know how to teach them to use technology in a positive and productive way. And you need to guide them through the process. Parents who try to solve the problem with bans will hit a brick wall. Because children will always find a way to use this technology.
Up to what age should parents keep their children away from new technologies such as AI?
We need to change our mindset here. From day one at school, we should incorporate sequences in which technology is used for learning. This is necessary for equal opportunities alone – because not all children have access to technical infrastructure at home. This must be done in a well-balanced way. And there is no need to be afraid: artistic or sporting, completely analogue phases are already included in the curriculum anyway. It is about using technology to make skills accessible to everyone.
