Name: Your Bestie is a Bot? Navigating AI Companionship Before It Becomes a Problem
Start: 2026-08-04T10:30:00-0500
End: 2026-08-04T11:20:00-0500

Your Bestie is a Bot? Navigating AI Companionship Before It Becomes a Problem

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Room 148

Teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for conversation, emotional support, and even friendship and the technology is designed to keep them coming back. While the appeal is understandable, the risks are real. Learn why students are drawn to AI companionship, what the research is telling us about the impact, and what schools can do about it.

Speakers

Mark Henderson

Director of AI, Missouri School Boards' Association

Mark Henderson is the Director of AI Initiatives at the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA). A former high school English teacher, Mark brings a classroom-first perspective to every conversation about AI. As a national speaker and thought leader, Mark helps school communities... Read More →

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Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 148

AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness

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AI Educator Summit

Mark Henderson

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