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Majority of Parents See Role for AI in Raising Children

TOKYO, Oct 02 (News On Japan) - More than 60 percent of parents with young children expressed interest in using artificial intelligence to support childcare, according to a survey released by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance.

The poll, conducted among 1,100 men and women raising children up to age six, found that many parents want to rely on AI for everyday assistance such as suggesting baby food or meal menus and helping put children to sleep, with respondents citing hopes of reducing daily burdens.

At the same time, about 40 percent of respondents said AI is unnecessary, stressing that affection and empathy cannot be replaced by technology.

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