Children are growing up with artificial intelligence, yet adults rarely ask for their opinions about it. The United Nations human rights chief raised the issue at a meeting in New York. His office surveyed more than 1,000 children across 49 countries. Many of them worry about fake images made from real people. Others fear that their personal data is being collected and misused.
The message from young people was simple: ask us before the decisions get made. The UN official said children must have a full voice in how AI is built and used. Companies should check the risks of their products before they reach the market. He also warned that voluntary promises from businesses are not enough. So far, 17 countries have joined a new international group that protects children in this field.