Artificial intelligence for children

Unicef 's policy guidance and beyond

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ID7149573
AuthorsSuyu Liu (0000-0003-4966-8047, Global Policy Advocacy and Regional Cooperation Unit United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Bonn Germany, corresponding author), Wenjun Ding (0000-0001-6460-1129, Education Division Oxford University Press Oxford UK, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume39
Issue1
Pages374-382
Publication date2025-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-0605 • E-ISSN: 1099-0860
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/chso.12915
OpenAlexW4403890836
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited21

This policy review introduces the Policy Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Children, produced by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). This Policy Guidance is the first international‐level output to boost the development of child‐centred AI and relevant policies. A main contribution of this Policy Guidance is that it outlines the foundations, requirements and specific recommendations for developing child‐centred AI and surrounding policies. The shortcomings of this Policy Guidance are also introduced, especially the insufficient gender responsiveness and age sensitivity, plus relatively low representation of the developing world. Possible suggestions for future updates of the Policy Guidance and improving policies on child‐centred AI are provided in this review, such as the inclusion of a broader age range of children during the consultation process. The coexistence of contributions and limitations of this Policy Guidance reflects the situation of development of child‐centred AI and relevant policies, which is currently immature but promising

Political science · Child and Adolescent Health · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Resilience and Mental Health

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