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Isabel Zorn’s research sits at the critical intersection of early childhood education, social robotics, and digital ethics. She is best known for pioneering work on the ethical implications of deploying robots in kindergarten settings, most notably through her highly cited 2020 paper “Ethical Considerations of Applying Robots in Kindergarten Settings,” which has garnered 57 citations and established a macroperspective framework for child-robot interaction (cHRI). Her 2019 study “Raising Robotic Natives?” further explores the persuasive potentials of social robots in early education, questioning how these technologies shape children’s development and autonomy. Zorn also contributes to privacy protection in digital social work, developing criteria for selecting privacy-preserving messenger services for social institutions. Her work uniquely bridges technological innovation with child welfare, advocating for responsible design that prioritizes children’s rights and developmental needs. By foregrounding ethical considerations in the rush to integrate AI and robotics into early learning environments, Zorn has become a vital voice in shaping how researchers and educators approach technology with our youngest learners.
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