Daniella DiPaola
Papers
6
Total Citations
282
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5
About
Daniella DiPaola is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, child development, and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on three key areas: AI literacy education for youth, the social impact of robots on vulnerable populations, and children’s rights in emerging technologies. DiPaola’s most influential contribution is her pioneering work on AI ethics curricula for middle school students, detailed in her highly cited 2022 paper (173 citations), which developed project-based approaches to teach young learners about the societal implications of AI. She has also made significant strides in understanding how social robots can foster human-to-human connection among older adults in long-term care communities (77 citations), demonstrating the therapeutic potential of these technologies. Her research critically examines the ethical dimensions of child-robot interaction, including children’s fundamental rights and the unique vulnerabilities posed by robot advertising. DiPaola’s recent work on socio-digital vulnerability and power dynamics in workplace automation continues to shape policy discussions around autonomous systems. Her interdisciplinary approach—combining education, ethics, and engineering—has established her as a vital voice in ensuring that AI and robotics development prioritizes human welfare across all age groups.
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- 3Socio-Digital Vulnerability16 citations · 2024
- 4Children's Fundamental Rights in Human-Robot Interaction Research8 citations · 2023
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