Research

Which social media features affect kids’ mental health? Why are kids more vulnerable to these features than adults? What changes can social media platforms make to reduce these harms?

Are generative AI programs like ChatGPT safe for kids? Should AI come with a child-lock or warning label?

Does screen use impact ocular health in children? And does it impact visual processing in the brain?

There’s extensive talk about age verification. But what is it? How do platforms make sure users are old enough? And can they do a better job?

How does screen use in early childhood affect cognition and brain development? What skills or systems are most impacted?

Can parents be too hands-off or too hands-on? How do you parent a child versus a teen online? Is it even possible to supervise a kid in a digital age?

What is Generative AI? How does it work, and what makes it “intelligent” in the first place?

Is video game addiction a real disorder? If so, what are the possible signs?

Are some types of screen time better than others? How does this change depending on a child’s age or other factors?

How much screen time is okay, and how much is too much? How does this change depending on the age of the child or other factors?