Matt Britton on L.A.’s Spectrum News 1: Why Gen Alpha + AI Is the Biggest Shift in Parenting, Learning, and Humanity

In a new interview on Spectrum News 1 Los Angeles, bestselling author and Suzy CEO Matt Britton joined the conversation to break down how AI is fundamentally changing family dynamics, early education, and the mental development of Generation Alpha—the first generation to grow up with AI in the home.

“Gen Alpha will never know a world without AI. That changes how their brains will be wired—and how they’ll relate to the world around them,” Britton explained.

Parenting in the Age of AI: Opportunity + Risk

As AI tools like ChatGPT and Suno become as common in homes as tablets and TVs, parents are asking the right questions: How much AI is too much? What’s safe? What’s helpful?

Britton offered a balanced take:

“Parents can use AI creatively—to make songs, coloring books, or educational games. But there needs to be a clear boundary between helpful interaction and unchecked dependence.”

He encouraged families to use AI to unlock creativity and curiosity, not shortcut learning. At the same time, he warned of the real risks if parents hand over too much agency to chatbots and automation—especially without understanding the privacy concerns and psychological implications.

AI Relationships: When Technology Starts to Feel Human

Britton didn’t shy away from the darker edge of AI’s potential. As he noted on Spectrum News:

“For the first time, kids can interact with tech like they do with humans. That opens the door to real relationships with machines—sometimes even emotional ones.”

He cited a tragic real-world case of a young person who formed an unhealthy connection with an AI chatbot—leading to devastating consequences. The warning is clear: AI isn’t neutral. It’s persuasive. And parents need to stay involved, aware, and ahead of the curve.

Education Needs to Catch Up Fast

One of Britton’s strongest points: our education system is still built around a model that no longer matches reality.

“We still teach kids to memorize and regurgitate facts. But AI has devalued the knowledge economy. What matters now is creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking.

Britton argued that Gen Alpha’s future success won’t hinge on how well they memorize state capitals, but on how well they think, question, and innovate.

What Parents Should Do Now

Here are three immediate takeaways from Britton’s Spectrum News 1 interview:

1. Introduce AI early—but intentionally. Use it as a collaborative tool, not a replacement for attention, learning, or parenting.

2. Watch the relationship. If your child talks to AI more than they talk to friends or family, it’s time to reassess.

3. Push schools to evolve. The education system won’t change on its own. Parents and educators need to demand curriculum that prepares kids for an AI-powered world.

Matt Britton’s new book, Generation AI: How Gen Alpha + the Age of AI Will Change Everything, is now a national bestseller—and essential reading for any parent, educator, or innovator trying to keep up with this moment of massive cultural transformation.