Our Mission & Strategy

The Safe AI for Children Alliance (SAIFCA) is dedicated to protecting children from the risks posed by AI while preparing them to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world.

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.

Through awareness, education, and collaboration, we aim to:

• Shield children from AI-related dangers, such as inappropriate content, exploitation, and manipulation.
• Empower parents, educators, and policymakers to guide children in navigating AI responsibly.
• Contribute to broader societal efforts to ensure AI aligns with human well-being and supports a safer future for all.
• Foster collaboration among stakeholders to amplify impact and drive meaningful change.
• Advocate for the responsible development and use of AI for humanity’s benefit as a critical component of safer AI systems.

By focusing on children today, we also help build the foundation for a world where advanced AI systems are developed and governed with care, preventing catastrophic risks that could impact future generations.

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Our Strategy for Year One

We’ve developed a comprehensive one-year strategy to guide our efforts in raising awareness, building alliances, and creating meaningful impact. Here’s a brief overview of our goals for the first year:

Raise Awareness of AI Risks to Children

• Highlight the dangers of inappropriate content from AI chatbot ‘companions.’
• Draw attention to emerging psychological risks posed by grief-bots.
• Raise awareness of the growing threat of AI-generated CSAM and its implications.

Build an Alliance for Impact

• Unite experts, educators, and advocates to amplify the message and foster collective action.
• Foster collaboration among stakeholders to drive progress on child safety and AI governance.
• Strengthen partnerships that prioritise innovation in ethical AI practices and shared solutions.

Read Our Full Strategy

We’ve detailed how we plan to achieve these goals, including publishing thought-provoking articles, engaging with experts, and building a community around our mission. To explore the full one-year strategy, click below:

Join Us in Creating a Safer Future

The Safe AI for Children Alliance is more than just an organisation – it’s a movement to protect children and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. By working together, we can:

• Raise awareness of critical AI risks.
• Empower the next generation to use AI safely and ethically.
• Ensure AI technologies are developed in ways that prioritise societal well-being.
• Foster collaboration to address AI challenges and safeguard children.

Whether you’re a policymaker, educator, parent, or advocate, your voice matters. Sign up for news and updates about how you can get involved, below.

SAIFCA Statement on Existential Risks from AI

The Safe AI for Children Alliance (SAIFCA) acknowledges the potential for catastrophic and extinction-level outcomes from advanced future AI. While SAIFCA is focused on addressing near-term risks to children from AI and some longer-term societal risks that will impact children, we support the efforts of those who are focused on raising awareness about these broader challenges.

SAIFCA Director, Tara Steele, while also focused primarily on risks to children, also conducts independent work to increase understanding of catastrophic risks from AI, complementing the Alliance’s mission. For more information on this work, please visit Tara's website.

You can read the Centre for AI Safety statement on mitigating extinction risks from AI here.