I always wanted grandchildren. AI and an uncertain future have complicated that dream.

Business Insider | 18-09-2026 10:51am |

A mother reflects on her nearly 40 years of parenting and her initial desire for grandchildren. She notes that the rise of artificial intelligence and an uncertain future have made her reconsider that dream. She expresses guilt about the world her generation is leaving behind and has become accepting of her children remaining childless. The piece is a personal essay on how technological and societal changes influence family decisions.

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