Introduction
In 2020, as a policy pilot partner with UNICEF, we conducted research to pilot UNICEF’s draft guidance on child-centred AI. This research was published by UNICEF as a case study in 2021. Our research demonstrated a lack of research into children’s experiences with AI, and a pressing need to engage with children and young people to underpin their future involvement in the development of child-centred AI. Our research also indicated that many public sector organisations recognise the importance of involving children in the design, development, and deployment of AI systems that use their data, but that they lack the experience, resources, or skills to do so.