Possibility, Peril, and Uncertainty: Emerging Understandings and Research on Young People’s Thinking About AI
Publish Date: 2026-01-25 09:31:00
Source Domain: today.marquette.edu
- The Telehealth Research Community will present an event titled “Possibility, Peril, and Uncertainty: Emerging Understandings and Research on Young People’s Thinking About AI” on Friday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m.
- The presentation will feature recent research by Dr. Gabriel Velez and Dr. Larry Xu, focusing on young people’s use and thoughts about artificial intelligence.
- The session will explore how young people reason about AI’s possibilities, risks, and uncertainties.
- It will highlight emerging evidence on AI-related judgment, emotional reactions, and meaning-making.
- The presentation aims to identify key blind spots and discuss implications for future research and the design of educational and health-focused interventions.
- A light lunch will be provided during the event.
- Attendees are required to RSVP by Feb. 5 to [email protected].
