# The best AI for kids? Maybe none at all

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Podcast: [Round Table China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/round-table-china-7041106)
Published: 2026-06-01T08:04:00+00:00
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## Resource

AI chatbots, storytelling robots, and companion apps are entertaining, comforting, and teaching kids earlier than ever. But China's Ministry of Education is now pushing back. They want families to swap screens for playgrounds and apps for real play. In a world flooded with smart technology, how do we make sure our kids are still being kids? On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Xingyu

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