UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
UNICEF's Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021), developed with the Government of Finland, provides nine requirements for child-centred AI systems. The guidance addresses: AI systems used by children, AI systems used about children (affecting children's lives), and AI systems developed by or with children. Nine requirements: support children's development and wellbeing, ensure inclusion of and for children, prioritise fairness and non-discrimination, protect children's data and privacy, ensure safety for children, provide transparency and accountability, empower governments and businesses with AI knowledge for children, prepare children for AI developments, and create an enabling environment. Endorsed by 40+ countries and referenced by OECD and IEEE.
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Framework Domains (4)
Best Interests
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UNICEFAI-1 | Best Interests of the Child and Age-Appropriate Design |
Inclusion
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UNICEFAI-2 | Inclusion, Accessibility, Non-Discrimination |
Privacy and Safety
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UNICEFAI-3 | Privacy, Safety, Empowerment |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UNICEFAI-4 | Transparency, Explanation, Adult Capacity |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)?
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) is a compliance framework from International (UNICEF) with 4 domains and 4 controls. UNICEF's Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021), developed with the Government of Finland, provides nine requirements for child-centred AI systems. The guidance addresses: AI systems used by children, AI systems used about children (affecting children's lives), and AI systems developed by or with children. Nine requirements: support children's development and wellbeing, ensure inclusion of and for children, prioritise fairness and non-discrimination, protect children's data and privacy, ensure safety for children, provide transparency and accountability, empower governments and businesses with AI knowledge for children, prepare children for AI developments, and create an enabling environment. Endorsed by 40+ countries and referenced by OECD and IEEE. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) have?
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) has 4 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Best Interests (1 controls), Inclusion (1 controls), Privacy and Safety (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) map to?
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) maps to 99 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA) (50% coverage), NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (50% coverage), ISO/IEC 23894:2023 (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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