The emergence of Artificial Intelligence – the technology behind the apps, social media, video games, and streaming services that we interact with daily – is transforming the environment that children and teens grow up in, presenting both incredible opportunities and challenges for themselves, parents, and educators, alike. When left unmitigated, these technologies can have under certain conditions deleterious effects on cognitive, emotional, and social development. On the other hand, when approached with well-informed intentions and practical guidelines, these same technologies can benefit our children’s development by greatly expanding their learning opportunities.
Together as a community we will tackle the impact of AI on our children’s lives. Parents and their teens are invited to attend this talk together as we:
- Gain a thorough understanding of the AI-driven technology behind many screen-based activities
- Learn about the profound impacts these technologies are having on our cognitive, emotional and social functioning
- Share openly about our own relationship to screen use – both teens and parents, alike
- Discuss practical strategies to regain control over our teens’ screen-time and overall well-being.
