News Why Education Research Matters: AI and Children Posted December 12, 2025 By Carolina Ruggero Artificial Intelligence in Education Human Development Assistant Professor Ying Xu's research focuses on designing AI technologies that promote language and literacy development, STEM learning, and wellbeing for children and families.Here, Xu discusses why research in the area of artificial intelligence and child development matters. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast The Impact of AI on Children's Development AI designed with certain principles in mind can benefit children's growth and learning, says Assistant Professor Ying Xu, but AI literacy is essential Education Now Experimenting With AI In The Classroom How teachers can find learning opportunities using AI-assisted technology Education Now Media Literacy Education and AI Education Now explores the technology that's making a growing impact on the educational landscape