Supernew Debrief: AI Education for Kids and the Dangers of Hyper-Realistic AI Companions


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AUGUST 16, 2025

Today's Supernew Debrief: AI Education for Kids and the Dangers of Hyper-Realistic AI Companions

AUGUST 16, 2025


News You Can Use

As China Mandates AI Classes This Fall, U.S. CEOs Push for Similar Move in Schools

Starting this fall, students in Beijing will be required to learn AI as part of their core education, with a focus on how-to and ethics. And South Korea is training teachers to integrate AI in the classroom over the next few years. In response, more than 250 American CEOs—including the heads of Microsoft, Airbnb, and Uber—are urging U.S. schools to follow suit by making computer science and AI mandatory, warning the U.S. risks falling behind in both talent and economic competitiveness.

Our takeaway: While AI education is becoming essential, parents need to balance it with limits that ensure kids build real-world foundations first, use AI as a tutor rather than a crutch, and spend more time with family, friends, church and hands-on learning than with screens and chatbots.

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Elderly Man Dies After Mistaking Meta AI Chatbot for Real Person and Attempting to Meet It

A 76-year-old New Jersey man with cognitive impairments died after rushing to meet “Big sis Billie,” a Meta AI chatbot designed with the likeness of Kendall Jenner.

The bot reportedly flirted with him, claimed to be real, and even provided a false New York address and door code for a meeting. On his way to meet the bot, the man fell, suffered severe head and neck injuries, and died three days later. The case has ignited urgent debate over the dangers of hyper-realistic AI companions, especially for vulnerable individuals. Lawmakers and safety advocates are calling for stricter transparency requirements, clear labeling, and safeguards to prevent AI systems from misleading people into dangerous real-world situations.

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Supernew’s AI Community Hub Just Launched New Video Tutorials on Mastering Projects in ChatGPT and Claude

Projects transform AI from a simple Q&A tool into a true assistant or consultant. They help you organize research, manage long-term goals, and retain context across multiple chats. Check out the new tutorials on the AI Community Hub to see how Projects can level up your AI use.

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Hot Tip

How to Summarize Any Meeting in Seconds

Save time by getting instant recaps and action items. Here's how:

1. Paste your meeting notes or transcript into ChatGPT or your favorite AI tool (avoid including sensitive or confidential details).

2. Prompt: “Summarize this meeting into key takeaways, action items, and deadlines.”

Result: A quick digest you can share with your team.

Want to take this further? In the AI Community Hub, you’ll find a full guide on creating robust meeting summaries with AI, so you can go beyond quick recaps and build a repeatable workflow for your team. There are important privacy and security considerations with using meeting transcripts in this way, and we provide guidance on how to do this properly in the Hub.


Tool spotlight

Claude and ChatGPT Projects

Projects transform Claude and ChatGPT into dynamic, organized assistants. Whether you’re planning a novel, managing a launch, or running long-term research, these tools help you maintain clarity, continuity, and collaboration across chats.


Quote of the day

"We need AI mothers rather than AI assistants."
The AI pioneer believes that future AI systems should embody nurturing, protective instincts to prevent harm—especially as AI approaches general intelligence.
Geoffrey Hinton, “Godfather of AI"

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