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Gillian Hayes and Candice Odgers' study on teen, parent, and educator use of AI was highlighted in EdSurge: "Many... teens in the study were aware of the concerns and dangers surrounding AI, yet didn’t have guidelines to use it appropriately. Without this guidance, AI can be confusing and complex... and can prevent both adolescents and adults from using the technology ethically and productively."

Candice L. Odgers, professor of psychological science and the School of Social Ecology’s director of research and faculty development, has been named a Chancellor’s Professor.

While teenagers seem to be the more eager and earlier adopters of artificial intelligence, parents are more reserved and feel less confident in their ability to use these tools, according to a national survey from researchers at the University of California, Irvine and Foundry10, an education research nonprofit.

"Here's what research on wellbeing, social and emotional learning, and play tells us: "Engaging in genuine play is good for you and is restorative," says Kurt Squire, a professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine and a veteran video game researcher. 'Being surrounded by cuteness and/or positive things is also good.'"

The Computing Research Association (CRA) and its Computing Community Consortium (CCC) gathered insights from 40 experts across academia, industry, and government through a series of roundtable discussions to identify challenges in interdisciplinary research. The results of these discussions are being published in a series of best practices documents.

Contrary to much public discourse, digital technology is not universally damaging to young people or driving a teen mental health crisis. Mizuko (Mimi) Ito is a cultural anthropologist who has researched teens & technology for over three decades ...She will address fears, review evidence about varied risks & benefits, and offer examples of positive and productive intergenerational tech engagement.