A story of and for children: the lifecycle loop of child rights-based AI

This paper traces the lifecycle loop of child rights-based AI - from the initial phase of design through development and deployment - while mapping the ethical and regulatory landscape surrounding AI technologies designed for, accessed by, or impacting children. Building on established frameworks, the study advocates for the implementation of regulatory sandboxes and risk assessment measures to protect children’s rights and interests against threats and emerging cyber risks. This research argues for the essential integration of a child rights-based approach at every stage and phase of an AI system’s lifecycle, asserting that this leads to the development and deployment of more secure, child-centered systems.