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Hi there! Have you ever wondered how American millennial parents feel about their kids (3–8 year old) interacting with intelligent non-human entities (i.e., chatbots, robots) as part of their cognitive development? and how can we use parental perspectives to inform our designs? Well, I did some digging and conducted social listening and literature review research on this topic. I’m excited to share a summary of my findings and provide actionable guidelines for UX professionals and/or anyone working on AI projects.
Overview
Millennial parents are often at the forefront of incorporating technology into their children’s lives. They see artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as tools for education and companionship. However, concerns have been raise about the ethical, privacy, and negative effects of kids spending too much time interacting with intelligent non-human entities.
“I’m excited about the potential of AI to help my child learn and get them interested in STEM. It’s amazing to think about how technology can enhance their education — My 8-year old child introduced me to GPT just last week!” — Parent participating in an online conversation
It is not news that the child’s brain is incredibly filled with energy, curiosity, wonder and determination. In fact, 90% of children’s brain develop by age 5 with the most vulnerable time in at the age of 8. That is why it is crucial for parents to consider the role of AI in their children’s lives and…
