A new international coalition is launched in Geneva to ensure children’s safety and rights are treated as a priority as artificial intelligence increasingly affects how children learn, play, and grow up. Reporting from UN News says the coalition is designed to prevent children from being considered only as an afterthought in AI-related decisions and deployments. The initiative focuses on safeguarding children as AI systems expand into everyday contexts involving minors, with attention to risks and protections tied to children’s rights. The announcement comes as concerns grow about how AI can influence children’s access to information, experiences, and digital environments, as well as potential harms that may arise from inadequate safeguards. By bringing together stakeholders under a shared agenda, the coalition aims to help shape approaches that align AI practices with children’s rights and safety standards. The sources agree the coalition is presented as an international effort beginning in Geneva and addressing challenges associated with the “AI age.”