How I use AI to bring my kid's art to life - and why it's a fun learning opportunity

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• AI can enhance kids' art without replacing their creativity.
• Starting with original drawings keeps the child as the artist.
• Simple prompts help kids learn ethical, hands-on AI use.

I write a lot about AI tools for work, and I've been trying to figure out how to introduce my 4-year-old daughter to them without turning AI into a magic "make stuff for me" button.

I recently saw a CBS Sunday video of actor Ethan Hawke saying he's "so bored" by AI, and that one thing he loves about theater is that AI can't do it. 

"I feel I couldn't be less interested in computers and fake things," he said. "I like people. I like the way they smell. I like the way they talk, and I ...