AI-Generated Videos Raise Child Development and Energy Use Concerns in Argentina

The surge of AI‑generated videos on platforms such as TikTok is exposing Argentine children and adolescents to hyper‑realistic animated content that specialists say blurs the line between reality and fiction. Researchers warn that the constant stream of synthetic images and short narratives can strain attention, hinder comprehension and impede the development of critical thinking skills, especially in early learning stages. Recommendation algorithms amplify exposure by prioritising the most engaging clips, displacing activities like reading, free play and face‑to‑face interaction.

Producing each AI video demands substantial data‑center processing power, increasing overall digital electricity consumption. While an individual user's impact is small, the mass creation and replay of such content raise demand on the electricity grid and, consequently, household power bills. Experts advise stronger adult supervision, open conversations about how AI works, and clear limits on screen time to help minors build resilience against misleading media and to curb unnecessary energy use.