Understanding the impacts of generative AI use on children

2025

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1) This report provides critical empirical insights into how children aged 8-12 and teachers across the UK interact with and perceive generative AI, highlighting key implications for learning, development, and policy.
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- Presents findings from dual surveys of 780 children/parents and 1,001 teachers regarding generative AI usage rates and demographics.
- Explores children's motivations, preferred tools (such as ChatGPT), and well-being impacts, including varying adoption across school types and learning needs.
- Examines teachers' adoption patterns, classroom impacts, and widespread concerns regarding critical thinking, academic integrity, and policy gaps.
3) Tags: generative AI, children, education, teachers, survey

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