Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Children & Young People

dc.contributor.authorMcLoughlin, Niamhen
dc.contributor.authorMcMullen, Siobhanen
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-18T11:24:28Z
dc.date.available2024-10-18T11:24:28Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionReporten
dc.description.abstractEach year Barnardos Online Safety Programme holds consultations with children and writes a report based on what children outlined about their experiences online. The topic of Artificial Intelligence was chosen for this year’s consultation report as children increasingly spoke about AI and the role it plays in their lives during workshops across schools delivered by this programme. This report looks at the relationship between AI and children. Barnardos Online Safety Programme understands that children are interacting with AI technologies in various ways. They are increasingly exploring and using generative AI in their daily lives, as well as passively interacting with AI technologies embedded in most of their online activities. During the consultation for this report, the children spoken to showed a range of perceptions about AI, from enthusiastic and optimistic to cautious and fearful. Some children believe that AI is a powerful tool that can improve the future, while others worry that it could become dangerous or harmful. The children stated that they find aspects of AI to be useful and fun; they are using it in ways that help them to understand their world, to further their learning and to explore their creativity. They also articulated their concerns; about how AI can be used to manipulate them and to invade their privacy. While the potential benefits of AI for children are recognised, the potential risks must also be acknowledged. The report highlights a lot of uncertainty from children, parents and teachers about AI. The future impact of AI on children’s lives is unknown, but it is clear that children need help to navigate AI and the online world. Parents, educators and professionals working with children must be able to provide the necessary support and guidance.en
dc.identifier.citationMcLoughlin, N. & McMullen, S. (2024). Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Children & Young People. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13085/1358en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13085/1358
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherBarnardosen
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dc.titleExploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Children & Young Peopleen
dc.typeReporten
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