4 papers
Toys that listen, talk, and play: Understanding Children's Sensemaking and Interactions with AI Toys
Aayushi Dangol, Meghna Gupta, Daeun Yoo +4
Generative AI (genAI) is increasingly being integrated into children's everyday lives, not only through screens but also through so-called "screen-free" AI toys. These toys can sim…
Where Does AI Leave a Footprint? Children's Reasoning About AI's Environmental Costs
Aayushi Dangol, Robert Wolfe, Nisha Devasia +3
Two of the most socially consequential issues facing today's children are the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the rapid changes to the earth's climate. Both issues are com…
Relief or displacement? How teachers are negotiating generative AI's role in their professional practice
Aayushi Dangol, Smriti Kotiyal, Robert Wolfe +8
As generative AI (genAI) rapidly enters classrooms, accompanied by district-level policy rollouts and industry-led teacher trainings, it is important to rethink the canonical ``ado…
"AI just keeps guessing": Using ARC Puzzles to Help Children Identify Reasoning Errors in Generative AI
Aayushi Dangol, Runhua Zhao, Robert Wolfe +3
The integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) into everyday life raises questions about the competencies required to critically engage with these technologies. Unli…