About The Safe AI for Children Alliance
The Safe AI for Children Alliance (SAIFCA) is a mission-led organisation working to reduce the risks that artificial intelligence poses to children – today and in the future.
We bring together expertise from AI governance, child protection, education, law and public policy to raise awareness, influence decision-making, and support practical action that places children’s safety and well-being at the centre of how AI is developed, deployed and governed.
Guided by an International Advisory Board, SAIFCA works to ensure that the rapid evolution of AI serves the best interests of children, and that safeguards keep pace with technological change.
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect children from the risks posed by artificial intelligence, inspire a future generation equipped to ensure advanced AI systems align with human well-being, and contribute meaningfully to societal efforts addressing AI challenges.
How we work
SAIFCA focuses on driving change at the level of policy, governance and institutional decision-making, while also supporting those closest to children to recognise and respond to emerging risks.
Our work centres on the following areas:
Influencing policy and governance
We work to ensure children’s rights, safety and well-being are embedded within national and international AI policy, regulation and standards. This includes engaging with policymakers, regulators and global institutions to help shape safeguards that keep pace with technological change.
Advancing targeted campaign work
Through our Non-Negotiables campaign, SAIFCA sets out clear baseline protections that should never be compromised where children are concerned. The campaign is designed to clarify red lines, strengthen accountability, and inform concrete policy action.
Providing expertise and strategic insight
Drawing on interdisciplinary expertise from across AI governance, child protection, education, law and risk, SAIFCA offers informed analysis and guidance to support responsible decision-making across sectors.
Supporting parents and educators
Alongside this work, SAIFCA develops accessible materials and guidance to help parents and educators understand AI-related risks, recognise emerging harms, and advocate for safer systems in the spaces where AI increasingly shapes children’s lives.
Our Structure
Leadership
SAIFCA is led by Tara Steele, Director and Founder of the organisation. She brings a distinctive background spanning law, criminal intelligence and education governance, combining strategic risk assessment with a longstanding commitment to safeguarding children’s well-being in rapidly evolving technological environments.
Under her leadership, SAIFCA has developed a clear policy agenda, targeted campaigns, and a growing international presence focused on strengthening protections for children in the context of advancing AI.
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Governance and Advisory Oversight
SAIFCA’s work is supported and strengthened by an International Advisory Board, which provides strategic guidance, challenge and expertise across AI governance, child protection, education, law and public policy. The Board plays a key role in shaping SAIFCA’s priorities, ensuring its work remains credible, relevant and responsive to emerging risks.
To learn more about the members of SAIFCA’s International Advisory Board, you can visit the Advisory Board page:
Volunteers and Contributors
SAIFCA is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers and contributors who bring expertise from child protection, education, research, policy and related fields. Their time, insight and commitment play an important role in strengthening SAIFCA’s work and ensuring that children’s well-being remains central as the organisation continues to grow.
To learn more about the volunteer roles that support SAIFCA – including strategic advice, child protection and developmental psychology expertise, and support in sharing our work – please visit our Volunteers page:
Community
SAIFCA’s work is strengthened by a growing international community of people who share a commitment to protecting children in the age of AI. This community includes parents, educators, researchers, policymakers and practitioners who contribute ideas, amplify evidence-based concerns, and help drive more responsible approaches to how AI shapes children’s lives.
Our SAIFCA community helps to drive our mission forward.
Read more about our strategy and mission here:
Join Us
Whether you work in policy, education, research, or child protection – or are a parent seeking to better understand the risks and responsibilities surrounding AI – we welcome you to be part of the SAIFCA community.
By subscribing, you’ll receive updates on SAIFCA’s policy work, campaigns, publications and expert insights, as well as opportunities to contribute to and support efforts aimed at strengthening protections for children.
As AI continues to evolve at speed, collective responsibility and informed action are essential if we are to safeguard children’s futures.
The Safe AI for Children Alliance is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), operating as a non-profit organisation dedicated to public benefit.
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The Safe AI For Children Alliance (SAIFCA) is a registered Community Interest Company (non-profit), company number 16284722