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Leslie Tyler

Director of Parent Education and Chief Mom at Pinwheel
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Leslie Tyler serves as Director of Parent Education and Chief Mom at Pinwheel, a leading kid tech company that sells digital devices and services designed specifically for children and teens, including the best-selling Pinwheel phone and PinwheelGPT app. At Pinwheel, Tyler – the mom of two teenagers with a deep background in education tech, collaborates with researchers and institutions such as the Digital Wellness Lab to create products and content to help parents navigate the challenges of technology. She is also the editor and an active contributor to the Pinwheel blog providing advice and resources to parents in guiding their children’s digital experience and education. Prior to joining Pinwheel in 2022, Tyler helped build Edulastic, an educational technology company, from startup to acquisition by GoGuardian, a leader in internet monitoring for K-12 schools. In addition to leading sales and marketing, Tyler developed content and curriculum to help teachers identify strengths and areas for improvement in their students.

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  • AI Tools and Kids: Navigating the Digital Frontier
    Leslie highlights concerns about AI use by kids, including inappropriate content and cheating. She emphasizes the need for critical thinking and self-regulation. "Parents and teachers must guide children in using AI responsibly." Pinwheel offers a child-friendly AI app, PinwheelGPT, allowing parental monitoring to ensure safe AI engagement.