Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Children & Young People

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McLoughlin, Niamh
McMullen, Siobhan
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2024
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13085/1358
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McLoughlin, N. & McMullen, S. (2024). Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Children & Young People. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13085/1358
Abstract
Each year, Barnardos Online Safety Programme consults with children to understand their online experiences, producing a report based on their insights. This year’s report focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI), reflecting children’s increasing engagement with AI technologies both actively and passively in their daily lives. The consultation revealed a wide range of attitudes among children, from excitement and optimism about AI’s potential to concerns about its risks. Many children appreciate AI for its usefulness and creativity, aiding their learning and understanding of the world. However, they also express worries about privacy, manipulation, and possible dangers associated with AI. The report notes significant uncertainty among children, parents, and teachers regarding AI’s future impact. It emphasizes the need for adults—parents, educators, and professionals—to offer guidance and support as children navigate the evolving landscape of AI and the online world, recognizing both the opportunities and risks that AI presents.
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