Artificial Intelligence in Human Growth and Development: Applications Through the Lifespan.

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications influence human growth and development across the lifespan. This article provides a conceptual model that shows significant AI applications and their influence from prenatal to maturity using Erikson's psychosocial stages as a framework. AI influences development through diverse avenues, encompassing diagnosis, attachment formation, social skill acquisition, relationship dynamics, and caregiver support. The effects of AI interventions can be perceived as advantageous, contentious, and as raising a multitude of ethical considerations. Consequently, we propose avenues for future research endeavors to further investigate the intersection of AI and human growth and development within counseling contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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