C3AI

What human factors shape children's subjective feelings of trust and distrust towards AI? How can we create trustworthy AI systems that not only foster positive relationships but also help children understand AI limitations and manage their expectations? 

The C3AI workshop focuses on fostering trust in child-AI interactions, emphasizing the importance of children critically engaging with AI to understand its capabilities and limitations. Although Conversational AI (CAI) systems like ChatGPT are not specifically designed for children, their increasing use by children highlights the urgent need to create ethical, transparent, and empathetic interactions.  The workshop explores human factors—cognitive, emotional, and cultural—that shape trust and collaboration, aiming to develop new or improving existing child-centred frameworks that prioritize reliability, safety, and ethical responsibility. Participants will contribute to creating AI systems that empower children to navigate technology thoughtfully and responsibly.