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Merissa Elizabeth Hickman

The impacts of screen and AI use on children and young people

Thursday, 20 August, 2026

Screen and AI use are increasingly embedded in children's daily lives. What does the evidence suggest about the benefits, risks and impacts on development?

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The impacts of screen and AI use on children and young people

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