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<p>This qualitative study investigated the ethical design of AI characters for children ages 3–8 by addressing this research question: what factors contribute to ethical AI character design? Data were collected from public documentation of 20 AI characters, including websites, demo videos, and user-generated social media videos (<i>N</i> = 60). Data were analyzed across three factor considerations: child, AI character, and the interactions between them. Findings showed that the most educationally effective AI characters had clear learning goals, developmentally appropriate content, semi-structured interactions, opportunities for both individual and joint engagement, and transparency about being AI. An important implication of the study is operationalizing the findings as a planning tool for learning designers to develop ethical AI characters for early learning.</p>

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Designing ethical AI characters for children’s early learning experiences

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    2025年10月7日

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  • Sonia Tiwari

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This qualitative study investigated the ethical design of AI characters for children ages 3–8 by addressing this research question: what factors contribute to ethical AI character design? Data were collected from public documentation of 20 AI characters, including websites, demo videos, and user-generated social media videos (N = 60). Data were analyzed across three factor considerations: child, AI character, and the interactions between them. Findings showed that the most educationally effective AI characters had clear learning goals, developmentally appropriate content, semi-structured interactions, opportunities for both individual and joint engagement, and transparency about being AI. An important implication of the study is operationalizing the findings as a planning tool for learning designers to develop ethical AI characters for early learning.