Gavin Wong
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Dr. Gavin Wong explores the intersection of developmental psychology and human-computer interaction, focusing on how children conceptualize the minds of interactive technologies. His groundbreaking work investigates whether young children attribute experiences, thoughts, and moral standing to familiar household devices—such as smart speakers or robotic toys—in ways similar to their perceptions of advanced humanoid robots. In his most-cited study, "The minds of machines" (2023, 29 citations), Wong demonstrates that children’s beliefs about the agency of everyday technologies are nuanced, often blurring the line between simple tools and sentient beings. This research has profound implications for designing age-appropriate AI and understanding moral development in a digitally saturated world. By revealing how children negotiate the social and ethical dimensions of technology, Wong’s contributions inform educators, parents, and engineers alike. His work is a vital step toward shaping responsible human-AI interaction from childhood, earning him recognition as a rising voice in cognitive science and child-computer interaction.
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