Adolescents and AI Chatbots: Use, Dependency and Critical AI Literacies
Hosted by University College London
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UCL researchers will present new findings on adolescents, AI chatbots, and education, followed by a talk and panel discussion. Their research expertise will bring evidence and professional perspectives to the conversation.
Inside the event
Join us for the launch of our new research report!
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- Adolescents and AI Chatbots: Use, Dependency and Critical AI Literacies
Funded by UCL Data Empowered Societies Grand Challenges this project is aimed at helping young people, parents/carers, and teachers better understand the rise of AI chatbots in adolescents’ lives
We aim to offer insights into how we can support safe and healthy engagement through Critical AI Literacy. Our collaborative, team includes psychology and sociology staff at UCL and the PSHE Association.
Program:
5.00pm: Opening Remarks, Professor Li Wei, Director of the UCL IOE
5:10-6pm
The research team will deliver key insights from the research and a new lesson plan on Critical AI Literacies.
Speakers: Professor Jessica Ringrose, Dr. Marc Tibber, Dr. Bronwen Jones, Dr. Patrick Bailey, Patrick Muller, Annu Dey and Jenny Fox
6.00-7.00 pm Guest Panel
- Jonathon Baggeley Chief Executive of the PSHE Association
- Pepe Di'Iasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
- Katie Freeman-Taylor, Head of Policy and Research Internet Matters
- Ali Gellett, Lead of the Big AI Project, Oasis Big Education Institute
- Eve Kracier, Principal Online Safety, Ofcom
- Professor Sonia Livingstone, Director Digital Futures for Children, LSE
- Professor Allison Littlejohn, Pro-Vice Provost for the Data Empowered Societies Grand Challenge, UCL
7.00 pm Drinks Reception
People on the program
- Jonathan Baggaley
- Professor Sonia Livingstone OBE FBA
- Pepe Di’Iasio
- Katie Freeman-Tayler
- Ali Gellett
- Eve Kracier
- Dr Jessica Ringrose
- Dr Marc Tibber
- Dr. Bronwen Jones
- Dr Patrick Bailey
- Annu Dey
- Patrick Muller
- Jenny Fox
- Panel Chair Professor Allison Littlejohn
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