Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI
Dana Suskind, MD
Jul 2026 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Xe Sands
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER
From New York Times bestselling author Dana Suskind, a timely, urgent guide to parenting in the age of artificial intelligence—and protecting what matters most in childhood
“A stunning book about how to protect our children—and our humanity—in the age of AI." —Adam Grant
"Hope is not lost. It’s right here. If there is a young person in your life, Human Raised is for you." —Angela Duckworth
As AI enters nurseries, playrooms, and classrooms, parents are being sold a “smart” childhood at every turn. This book is a guide to protecting the most important label of all: human raised.
In her groundbreaking book Thirty Million Words, Dr. Suskind revealed the extraordinary power of parent talk and interaction in building children’s brains. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence, the stakes of that nurturing interaction have become even clearer. New AI applications demonstrate what technology can replicate—but they also illuminate what it cannot: the capacity of human interaction to build not just children’s skills but their very capacity for human connection.
Human Raised reveals the possibilities and perils of using AI and related technologies for child-rearing. From monitors that decode cries, to smart cribs that soothe babies to sleep, to interactive chatbots designed to engage an inquisitive toddler, the parenting landscape is shifting fast—and Dr. Suskind helps parents navigate this uncharted territory with clarity and confidence.
Readers will learn four guiding principles for raising children alongside AI:
Drawing from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and the lived experience of countless families, Human Raised prepares parents to act as essential guardians to the gateway between AI and their children’s developing minds—keeping human connection, in all its beautiful imperfection, at the center of childhood.
From New York Times bestselling author Dana Suskind, a timely, urgent guide to parenting in the age of artificial intelligence—and protecting what matters most in childhood
“A stunning book about how to protect our children—and our humanity—in the age of AI." —Adam Grant
"Hope is not lost. It’s right here. If there is a young person in your life, Human Raised is for you." —Angela Duckworth
As AI enters nurseries, playrooms, and classrooms, parents are being sold a “smart” childhood at every turn. This book is a guide to protecting the most important label of all: human raised.
In her groundbreaking book Thirty Million Words, Dr. Suskind revealed the extraordinary power of parent talk and interaction in building children’s brains. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence, the stakes of that nurturing interaction have become even clearer. New AI applications demonstrate what technology can replicate—but they also illuminate what it cannot: the capacity of human interaction to build not just children’s skills but their very capacity for human connection.
Human Raised reveals the possibilities and perils of using AI and related technologies for child-rearing. From monitors that decode cries, to smart cribs that soothe babies to sleep, to interactive chatbots designed to engage an inquisitive toddler, the parenting landscape is shifting fast—and Dr. Suskind helps parents navigate this uncharted territory with clarity and confidence.
Readers will learn four guiding principles for raising children alongside AI:
- Human connection is irreplaceable
- Own your imperfections
- Protect the early years
- Enhance—don’t replace—connection
Drawing from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and the lived experience of countless families, Human Raised prepares parents to act as essential guardians to the gateway between AI and their children’s developing minds—keeping human connection, in all its beautiful imperfection, at the center of childhood.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
From New York Times bestselling author Dana Suskind, a timely, urgent guide to parenting in the age of artificial intelligence—and protecting what matters most in childhood
“A stunning book about how to protect our children—and our humanity—in the age of AI." —Adam Grant
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Dana Suskind, MD, is the New York Times bestselling author of Parent Nation and Thirty Million Words. She is the founder and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, founding director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program, and professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. Dr. Suskind has authored over forty-five scientific publications and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Fellow for the Council on Early Childhood. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, Forbes, NPR, and Freakonomics.
Dana Suskind, MD, is the New York Times bestselling author of Parent Nation and Thirty Million Words. She is the founder and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, founding director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program, and professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at th...
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