PSAIS Global Workshop Series: Europe, North America, and Oceania

Workshop Insights

• Europe: Discussions emphasised how interactional technologies can foster social connection, cultural empathy, and cognitive growth while addressing challenges like overuse and unrealistic social comparisons.
• North America: Experts focused on the dual impacts of technology in promoting personal development and skill-building while identifying risks of deskilling identity instability and emotional dependency.
• Oceania: The Experts explored the role of technology in creativity and emotional regulation while addressing overuse and social comparison risks.

Methodology

Using participatory design and persona-based exercises, participants contributed to psychological impact maps, highlighting key areas such as:

• Social connectedness and cultural enrichment.
• Identity exploration and creative self-expression.
• Emotional regulation and cognitive development.
• Challenges like social deskilling, dependency, and cognitive overload.

Looking Ahead

In early 2025, the PSAIS project will enter a global consultation phase, engaging experts and stakeholders from diverse cultural contexts to refine and expand the framework. This phase will ensure the framework is robust, inclusive, and actionable, guiding the ethical integration of interactional technologies worldwide.

Read the full summaries and learn more about the project here:

• Europe Workshop Summary
• North America Workshop Summary
• Oceania Workshop Summary