Early-Childhood AI Ethics Education: Initiating Awareness of Algorithmic Bias and Privacy in the Cognitive Construction Stage

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10.2991/978-2-38476-551-5_17How to use a DOI?

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Early Childhood Education; AI Ethics; Algorithmic Bias; Privacy Protection

Abstract

Applications of artificial intelligence in early childhood education have received widespread attention. However, inquiries and practical responses targeting children in the cognitive-construction period remain underdeveloped with respect to core ethical issues such as algorithmic bias and privacy risks. This paper examines the ethical risks exacerbated by the developmental characteristics of young learners, including the misuse of personal data, the reinforcement of stereotypes, the erosion of critical thinking, and potential socio-emotional risks. It is found that the black-box nature of algorithms and fragmented regulatory regimes may amplify bias and facilitate data misuse. Simultaneously, limited critical judgment and anthropomorphic tendencies in early childhood may lead to overreliance and socioemotional risks, thereby undermining developmental goals. On this basis, the following recommendations are proposed: develop developmentally appropriate micro-curricula to initiate ethical awareness; establish clear classroom and center routines to implement teacher oversight and data minimization; and adopt strict procurement standards so that ethical safeguards are front-loaded into AI product design and review.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jiachen Liu
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/03/26
TI  - Early-Childhood AI Ethics Education: Initiating Awareness of Algorithmic Bias and Privacy in the Cognitive Construction Stage
BT  - Proceeding of 2025 8th International Conference on Humanities Education and Social Sciences (ICHESS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 156
EP  - 166
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-551-5_17
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-551-5_17
ID  - Liu2026
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