📌 Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s issue:

• Why Eric Schmidt says AI is evolving faster than parents realize, and how it will change everything for your kids
  

• The traits your child needs most in an AI-powered world (hint: it’s not memorization or math drills)
  

• A 4-step action plan to raise kids who can think with AI, not get replaced by it
  

• AI is now generating videos from photos—and helping doctors rediscover ancient medicine

🧠 The Big Idea: Your Kids’ Future Depends on You Paying Attention

First, let’s take a moment to appreciate something important:

You’re paying attention to what’s coming.

Most parents aren’t.

And the truth is, that’s going to make a world of difference.

Because kids whose parents stay asleep at the wheel? They’re going to fall behind.

But not your kids. Not if you keep showing up like this.

Now, when someone like Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, talks about the future of artificial intelligence, you pay attention.

This isn’t a guy making predictions from the sidelines.

He’s been in the room. He’s helped build the world we live in now.

And what he sees coming next? It’s massive.

In a recent interview, Schmidt lays out a future that’s coming faster than most people realize. And for parents, the implications are staggering.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Super-smart AI is going mainstream.

  
  Schmidt says we’ll soon carry AI assistants more capable than Einstein and Da Vinci—right in our pockets. These tools won’t just help with homework—they’ll reshape how kids solve problems, explore ideas, and interact with the world. If your child grows up knowing how to use these tools wisely, they'll have a huge advantage. If not, they may never catch up.
  

• AI will soon outperform humans at routine mental tasks.

  
  Programming, math, writing essays, summarizing textbooks—AI is learning to do all of it, faster and better than most humans. That means kids won’t be rewarded for memorizing facts or following formulas. They’ll be rewarded for asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and thinking creatively. It’s a complete rewrite of what it means to be “smart” in school and work.
  

• Skills like creativity and discernment will be the new edge.

  
  AI is like a calculator for your brain. But a calculator is only useful if you know what you’re trying to figure out. Kids who become overly dependent on AI for answers will struggle. But those who know how to use it as a creative thinking partner—who stay curious, ask better questions, and think critically—will rise to the top.
  

• Geopolitics and AI are now deeply intertwined.

  
  Schmidt compares this moment to the invention of nuclear weapons. Countries are racing to build the most powerful AI, and the rules of that race don’t exist yet. What does this mean for your child? A world shaped by global tensions, rapid change, and rising demand for digitally fluent leaders—people who understand both the technology and the ethics behind it.
  

• Persuasive AI is here, and it’s learning fast.

  
  AI systems are becoming experts at persuasion: mimicking human tone, emotion, and even voice. That means they can sell, manipulate, or even comfort in ways that feel personal. Your child may soon interact with AI “friends” who are more convincing than real people. Teaching kids to question what they see and feel online is no longer optional—it’s a survival skill.
  

Final Thought

You don’t have to be an AI expert. But you do have to stay in the loop.

Because this isn’t science fiction—it’s your child’s reality.

And the decisions you make today—about what to teach, what to model, and what to protect—will shape their future in ways we’re only just beginning to understand.

You’re already ahead of the curve. Stay there.

💬  Future Proof Parent Action Plan

Raising a Child Who Can Thrive with Superintelligence

Here’s how to get started:

1. Have a “Future Tools” Talk

Ask your child: What do you think school and work will look like in 10 years?

Then show them an example of a smart AI tool (like ChatGPT or Claude) and let them play with it. Talk about how it can help, but also when and why it shouldn’t replace their own thinking.

Why it matters: You’re planting the seed that these tools aren’t magic—they’re helpers. Kids who grow up understanding that are far less likely to misuse or overtrust them.

2. Create a “No Easy Answers” Challenge

Once this week, give your child a real-world question with no clear right answer—something like:
Should we ban AI art in schools? or Can AI ever be truly creative?

Encourage them to explore both sides, maybe even write a short opinion or record a video. No grading. Just curiosity.

Why it matters: In a world where AI can give answers instantly, the real edge lies in how well your child can explore complexity, form a view, and communicate it.

3. Audit Their Screen Time—Then Reframe It

Instead of the usual screen time rules, ask:
How much of your screen time is consuming… and how much is creating?

Don’t ban. Redirect. Invite them to write a story, animate a short video, or build something using an AI tool. Celebrate the creative.

Why it matters: Kids who only consume will be shaped by the algorithm. Kids who create will learn to shape it.

4. Make AI Literacy a Family Value

Pick one article, podcast, or video each week to explore AI together. Then discuss it at dinner. Rotate who chooses.

(Need a resource? You’re reading one now.)

Why it matters: You’re showing that understanding AI isn’t just a school thing—it’s a life thing. And you’re modeling what it looks like to be curious, thoughtful, and engaged in an uncertain world.

🐝 What’s Buzzing for Mom & Dad Today

Big shifts are happening fast: from AI stepping into the co-parenting role to real concerns about how it's shaping our kids' creativity. Here’s what Future Proof Parents are digging into right now:

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👉 Read the do’s and don’ts

🎞️ Google Gemini Now Makes AI Videos from Images
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👉 See how it works

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👉 Explore the crossover

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