Research & Innovation

Research-DrivenSolutions

PearlAI Research Labs study how AI, culture, and behavior interact—turning insights into practical tools for classrooms and communities.

Our Research Labs

Interdisciplinary teams working at the intersection of AI, education, and social impact.

AI & Behavioral Science Lab

Studying how people interact with AI tools, make decisions influenced by AI, and develop AI literacy skills across different cultural contexts.

Research Focus:

Human-AI interaction patterns
Cognitive biases in AI use
Behavioral interventions for safe AI adoption

Cultural AI Lab

Investigating how AI systems can better reflect diverse cultures, languages, and worldviews, and how communities adapt AI tools to local needs.

Research Focus:

Multi-language AI systems
Cultural adaptation frameworks
Indigenous knowledge integration

Youth & AI Safety Lab

Researching AI risks specific to young people, effective safety interventions, and age-appropriate AI literacy curricula.

Research Focus:

Youth vulnerability research
Safety curriculum development
Digital citizenship frameworks

Research Agenda

Our work is guided by four core priorities that address the most pressing challenges in AI and education.

Safety & Risk Mitigation

Understanding and preventing AI-related harms, especially for vulnerable populations.

Cultural Inclusion

Ensuring AI systems work for diverse communities, languages, and contexts.

Educational Innovation

Developing effective pedagogies for AI literacy and skill development.

Economic Opportunity

Researching pathways for AI-powered income generation in underserved communities.

Publications & Reports

Our research is open-access and designed to inform practice, policy, and further research.

AI Literacy in African Classrooms: A Mixed-Methods Study

PearlAI Research Team • 2024

Research Paper

Culturally-Adapted AI Learning Companions: Design Principles

Cultural AI Lab • 2024

White Paper

Safety-First AI Education: Frameworks for K-12

Youth & AI Safety Lab • 2023

Curriculum Guide

Behavioral Patterns in AI Tool Adoption Among Youth

AI & Behavioral Science Lab • 2023

Research Paper
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Partner With Our Research Labs

We collaborate with universities, research institutions, schools, and organizations to conduct community-engaged research that makes a real-world impact.

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Research Opportunities

Ways to engage with PearlAI Research Labs

  • Collaborate on research projects and studies
  • Host research fellows and visiting scholars
  • Participate in community-engaged research
  • Access datasets and research tools