Project
Led by Ying Xu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, this grant supports the first empirical study of the effects of AI-powered digital companions on young children and caregivers., by Ying Xu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education. Using behavioral assessments, play observations, child interviews, and parent reports, the project will provide the first causal evidence to guide age recommendations, responsible AI toy design, and policy decisions related to AI technologies for young children.