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In this presentation, Professor Susan Edwards, Director of the Early Childhood Futures research program and Head of Discipline for Early Childhood Education at Australian Catholic University, considers how ideas from the philosophy of technology can support thoughtful engagement with digital tools and Al in early childhood education. As technology, especially Al, becomes increasingly present in early years settings, educators are being asked to navigate complex questions about what these tools do and how they shape children's experiences. This presentation introduces the concept of technical code as a way to think about the assumptions built into technologies and how these assumptions influence both research and practice. Professor Edwards also discusses the difference between Al in Education and Al and Education highlighting why this distinction matters for the early years. The session offers space to think together about the growing presence of digital technologies and the questions they raise for educators today.