The Urgent Need for Child-Centered Artificial Intelligence Policies

This report by the National Center for Youth Law urges policymakers and decisionmakers to center the rights and well-being of children and youth in AI policy. It highlights the risks of AI reinforcing bias and inequality in areas such as child welfare, education, healthcare, juvenile justice, and immigration, while emphasizing the need to protect children’s privacy and their long-term impacts. The briefing also calls for meaningful youth engagement, recognizing children and young people as essential partners in shaping responsible AI policies.

From the introduction: “The accelerated growth of artificial intelligence adds a new dimension to the central questions of our time: what future are we building for ourselves, chip by chip, module by module, and how do we preserve our humanity, our rights, and the boundless potential of children along the way?”