Empowering children's critical reflections on AI, robotics and other intelligent technologies

Charisi, Vicky; Malinverni, Laura; Rubegni, Elisa; Schaper, Marie-Monique

doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3419249.3420090

Empowering children's critical reflections on AI, robotics and other intelligent technologies

Citation

Charisi V, Malinverni L, Rubegni E, Schaper MM. Empowering children's critical reflections on AI, robotics and other intelligent technologies. In: NordiCHI '20: Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society; 2020 Oct 25-29; Tallinn, Estonia. New York: ACM; 2020. [4 p.]. DOI: 10.1145/3419249.3420090

Abstract

The increasing presence of robotics, automated systems, and AI in everyday life is carrying important ethical and social implications for both those who design and develop them as well as for the users. Addressing these complex issues requires active collaboration between multiple stakeholders, including children. Nonetheless, even if emergent technologies are becoming increasingly present in education, most technology-mediated educational projects for children tend to focus on the development of technical skills, leaving little room for critical reflection. This tendency runs the risk of missing opportunities to truly empower children as critical users, (future) responsible designers and skilled stakeholders in the dialogue around ethical concerns on technology. Starting from this perspective, the workshop aims at tracing research lines and opening questions around strategies, methods, tools, and perspectives to support children in developing an ethical and critical sensitivity in the use, design, and development of emergent technologies.

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Comunicació presentada al NordiCHI '20: The 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society, celebrat del 25 al 29 d'octubre de 2020 a Tallinn, Estonia.