IA, infanzia e algoritmi. Crescere e apprendere nel postdigitale

The book acknowledges that Artificial Intelligence characterises the connective tissue of our post-digital era, including the contexts in which children of Generation Alpha (2010–2024) and Generation Beta (from 2025) are born and raised. Rather than oscillating between alarmist pessimism and uncritical optimism, it offers a map for navigating this landscape and making informed decisions, structured around three complementary movements. The first provides an overview of AI systems and how they work, always through the lens of post-digital childhood: how to navigate the plurality of AI tools while safeguarding children and understanding when to draw on new resources. The second focuses on the role of those who work with young children, from nursery to primary school: how are the profiles of educators and teachers changing, and what transversal competencies are needed to accompany children through the AI era, within an educational and pedagogical framework? The third offers a broader social perspective on the role of adults at home, with practical suggestions for engaging with AI in family contexts in an ethical and intentional way, not merely performative, with a view to building active citizenship. Combining theoretical frameworks, methodological insights and operational proposals, including 24 activation cards for use at school and at home, the volume addresses parents, educators, teachers, researchers, policymakers and professionals working in the field of childhood.