AI Action Summit - Beneficial AI for Children Coalition Launch

At the AI Action Summit in Paris, I spoke about what it takes to move from shared concern to coordinated action when it comes to AI and children. The session marked the official launch of the iRAISE (Beneficial AI for Children International Coalition), convened in partnership with the Paris Peace Forum, and brought together governments, researchers, civil society, and technology actors around a common question: how do we ensure AI genuinely serves children’s best interests?

My contribution focused on why this work cannot be siloed. Children’s experiences with AI cut across policy, design, education, and rights, yet responses are often fragmented. I discussed why relying on developmental evidence and expert input is essential, not only to mitigate risks, but also to avoid missing opportunities to design AI systems that can meaningfully support learning, agency, and wellbeing.

The conversation emphasized that innovation and protection are not opposites. When grounded in child development, they reinforce each other. But this requires shared definitions, common language, and sustained collaboration across sectors that do not usually work together.

This talk is relevant for audiences interested in coalition-building, science-informed governance, and the practical conditions needed to align innovation with children’s rights and long-term development in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.