The Future of Childhood: How AI is shaping the next generation of children

​Session Overview

​The Future of Childhood: How AI is shaping the next generation of children

​Today’s children are the earliest and most frequent users of AI and digital devices, yet the long-term impact on their development remains unclear. This panel will explore how technology is reshaping childhood and influencing social, psychological, and physical development. Experts will share insights and strategies to safeguard children’s developmental needs in our rapidly evolving digital age.

​Speakers

• ​Isabelle Hau — Executive Director Stanford Accelerator for Learning

• ​Renée Cummings — Professor University of Virginia

• ​Dr.Mitch Prinstein — Senior Science Advisor American Psychological Association

• ​Zachary Stein — Co-Founder AI Psychological Harms Research Coalition

• ​Tristan Harris — Co-Founder Center for Humane Technology

​Human Change House

​How will children raised by technology change our society?

​The Human Change House returns to Davos — a space that has become known for asking big questions about where humanity is headed amid the race for AI dominance and the current impact to children. As technology continues to shape our world, it is imperative that we question the business incentives behind AI models and ensure that we use these systems to promote humanity’s best interests.