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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-170206021627.mit-edu.top/post/7532941608">Hierarchical Transfer Learning for Multi-Genre Game AI: A Case Study on RPGs and Strategy Games</a></h2>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-170206021627.mit-edu.top/post/9683427051">Privacy-Preserving AI for Personalized Mobile Game Experiences</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research explores how mobile games contribute to the development of digital literacy skills among young players. It looks at how games can teach skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and technology literacy, and how these skills transfer to real-world applications. The study also considers the potential risks associated with mobile gaming, including exposure to online predators and the spread of misinformation, and suggests strategies for promoting safe and effective gaming.</p>
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