Videoconference: Who’s Controlling our Students? Character Development in the Age of AI

 The Digital Age has transformed childhood, providing connection, learning, and entertainment that few could access in days of old.  But this new world comes at a significant cost. In this keynote session, Nicholas Carlisle (CEO of Power of Zero) will explore how the attention economy has become the dominant force of our time, and how generative AI is determining every aspect of young people’s lives, shaping how they learn, think, and form their identities. In a message of hope, Nicholas will map out the options that educators have to reclaim their students’ minds, develop creativity and critical thinking skills, and foster values of kindness and respect in an AI-infused world.