International Coalition Launches to Protect Children's Rights in AI Age

A new international coalition was launched in Geneva on Tuesday with the goal of ensuring that children’s safety and rights are central to the development and deployment of artificial intelligence. The coalition brings together representatives from governments, non‑governmental organisations, academia and technology firms to address the growing influence of AI on how children learn, play and grow up.

The coalition will focus on creating a framework of best practices, monitoring mechanisms and policy recommendations that protect children from potential harms such as privacy violations, algorithmic bias and exposure to inappropriate content. It will also seek to promote digital literacy and equitable access to AI‑powered educational tools, while encouraging responsible innovation among developers and platforms that target young users.

By establishing a coordinated, multi‑stakeholder approach, the Geneva‑based coalition aims to embed children’s rights into AI policy and industry standards, ensuring that the benefits of artificial intelligence are delivered safely and ethically to the next generation.