Children and AI Project
Taking a children’s rights approach, Children’s Parliament have been asking Members of Children’s Parliament (MCPs) to think about what needs to happen for AI to play a role in keeping all children happy, healthy, and safe.
This in-depth project has brought together Children’s Parliament, the Scottish AI Alliance, The Alan Turing Institute and MCPs from Shetland, Glasgow, Doune and Leith.
Exploring Children’s Rights and AI - Stage 1 Report
The Stage 1 summary report offers an overview of the project so far and a detailed perspective on the opinions of children across Scotland regarding AI and their rights.
To learn more about the impact of AI on the lives of children in Scotland, download the Children’s Parliament report.
National Survey
In June over 1,200 children in Scotland completed a digital survey which explored their views and ideas on AI. The findings have been presented in the graphic.
Exploring Children’s Rights and AI - Stage 2 Report
The Stage 2 report is a summary of the progress and findings of the Stage 2 project and includes a detailed account of the children’s exploration of key themes in relation to children’s rights and AI.
To learn more about the impact of AI on the lives of children in Scotland, download the Children’s Parliament report.
National Teacher Survey
Children’s Parliament worked with four schools across the first two stages of the project. Following this, they sought the views of school staff from across Scotland, with the aim of gaining a clear understanding on how prepared and supported they feel to explore the topic of AI with children. A national survey was conducted in May and June 2024. The survey collected the views of more than 500 school leaders, teachers and support staff, all of whom work with children up to the age of 14.
The findings have been presented in the graphic.
Exploring Children's Rights and AI - Stage 1
Exploring Children's Rights and AI - Stage 2
Children's Rights and AI: Children's Calls to Action