How Children Perceive AI: Unexpected Findings and Breakthrough in Mouse Cloning

A study by MIT Technology Review revealed unexpected views among children and adolescents on artificial intelligence. Contrary to expert expectations, many young people are reluctant to use AI in their daily lives. Some outright oppose the technology, believing it could harm creativity, academic integrity, or the environment. Others simply see no need for it, preferring traditional learning and communication methods.

Interestingly, children demonstrated a strong ability to critically assess AI, offering adults new perspectives. Their concerns extend beyond ethics to long-term societal consequences. For example, some teens expressed worries about technological dependency and the loss of critical thinking skills.

Meanwhile, Japanese researchers achieved a groundbreaking biological milestone. A team led by Takashi Ishiiuchi at the University of Yamanashi successfully cloned female mice from male cells for the first time in history. They used CRISPR technology to remove the Y chromosome from male cells. The results could revolutionize reproductive science and open new avenues for conserving endangered species.

Ishiiuchi notes that until now, it was believed that both male and female individuals were necessary for reproduction. However, the new method proves this isn’t always the case. In the future, similar technologies could be applied to save rare animals when populations are critically low.