New Delhi, June 18 -- Artificial intelligence is finding its way into nearly every industry, from banking and healthcare to manufacturing and retail. Yet few sectors carry the same level of emotional responsibility as childcare.

While AI is increasingly being positioned as a tool for safety, operational efficiency, and parent communication, its use in early childhood environments raises a different set of questions. How much technology belongs in spaces designed for human development? Can AI improve trust without creating new concerns around surveillance, privacy, and over-reliance on automation?

Those questions are becoming more relevant as childcare providers explore technology to address staffing pressures, safety expectations, and r...