AI for kids - Friend or foe? 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now embedded in our everyday lives - it's part of how we log in to our smartphones, search the internet, and shop online but what does AI mean for kids? 

Children in Australia are already 'living AI-augmented lives', which comes with risks and benefits. Join our panel of experts on Tuesday, 28 October as they discuss children's use of AI and explore whether this technology is a friend or foe for kids. 

We'll hear from:

• John Livingstone, UNICEF Australia

• Natasha Banks, Day for AI Australia

• Dr Hassan Khosravi, University of Queensland

• Dr Kristy Corser, Digital Child

• Distinguished Professor Susan Danby, Digital Child

• Facilitator: Professor Michael Dezuanni, Digital Child

Registration is free. 

Meet our speakers

• John Livingstone is the Digital Policy Lead at UNICEF Australia where he leads child rights advocacy campaigns to drive systems change and improve the digital lives of children and young people in Australia.

• Natasha Banks is Program Director for Day of AI Australia, a free world-class AI literacy program for teachers and students in years 1-10 across Australia. 

• Dr Hassan Khosravi is an Associate Professor in Data Science and Learning Analytics at The University of Queensland. His research sits at the intersection of learning sciences and human–computer interaction with a particular focus on advancing the responsible and ethical use of AI in education

• Dr Kristy Corser is a Research Fellow in the Digital Child where she is currently co-leading a project 'Children’s engagement with Artificial Intelligence: A Digital Child Parliament'. She has a background in primary education and research interests in teaching and learning with Educational Technology, including AI. 

• Distinguished Professor Susan Danby is the Director of the Digital Child. Susan is recognised internationally as one of Australia’s leading experts in early years language and social interaction, childhood studies, and young children’s engagement with digital technologies. 

Facilitator

• Professor Michael Dezuanni undertakes research about digital media, literacies and learning in home, school and community contexts. He is the Program Leader for ‘Creating Better Digital Futures’ for QUT’s Digital Media Research Centre and a chief investigator in the Digital Child.