Julia Petrie
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Dr. Julia Petrie investigates the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, social robotics, and childhood development, with a particular focus on ethical and pedagogical implications. Her most cited work, “Parent and Educator Concerns on the Pedagogical Use of AI-Equipped Social Robots” (2024, 8 citations), provides foundational insights into the anxieties and hopes surrounding the integration of conversational AI in classrooms and homes. By centering the voices of key stakeholders, Petrie’s research illuminates the often-overlooked social and emotional dimensions of deploying autonomous technologies with children. Her major contribution lies in mapping the specific concerns—from privacy and attachment to cognitive development—that must inform responsible design and policy. Though early in her career, Petrie’s work is already shaping conversations about safe human-robot interaction, ensuring that technological adoption does not outpace our understanding of its long-term effects on young learners. Her scholarship is essential reading for educators, parents, and technologists committed to child-centered AI innovation.
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