More than 50 countries adopt 'Children First' declaration in Paris
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Potentiel
More than 50 countries have adopted the "Children First" declaration in Paris, which places children’s rights at the heart of public policy. Emmanuel Macron argued that no artificial intelligence system should be offered to children without prior testing, evaluation and authorisation, according to Le Potentiel.
More than 50 countries adopted the "Children First" declaration in Paris, as part of the Child Summit held during the Paris Peace Forum, Le Potentiel reports. French President Emmanuel Macron argued there for making childhood a priority of public policy, in the face of conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics and global warming.
The declaration addresses the risks linked to social media and artificial intelligence. The main AI developers, including OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as digital safety organisations such as Common Sense Media, are to support research into the effects of AI on child development. A budget of 8 million euros will be devoted to it.
Emmanuel Macron said that no AI system should be made available to children without having been tested, evaluated and authorised. For Philippe Étienne, president of the Paris Peace Forum, this work will lead towards an AI that builds in child protection requirements from the outset. The Child Summit also plans to launch two mechanisms to coordinate action.
The subject was already addressed on Monday, when Diomaye Faye called for protection without distinction for children in war.
