Growing up with Artificial Intelligence : Implications for Child Development

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of children's lives, ranging from voice assistants and social robots to AI-generated storybooks.As children increasingly interact with these technologies, it is essential to consider their implications for developmental outcomes.This Element examines these implications across three interconnected domains: interaction, perception, and learning.A recurring theme across these domains is that children's engagement with AI both mirrors and diverges from their engagement with humans, positioning AI as a distinct yet potentially complementary source of experience, enrichment, and knowledge.Ultimately, the Element advances a framework for understanding the complex interplay among technology, children, and the social contexts that shape their development.This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.