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02
Sep
Thank You for Helping Our Work Travel Further
SAIFCA guidance is increasingly being used in government publications, academic research and practical safeguarding policies around the world. We would like to thank the organisations and individuals who have cited, shared and built upon our work - and highlight some of the places it has travelled
4 min read
02
Sep
Two significant developments in tech safety and accountability
Two developments have brought tech safety and accountability into focus: a US settlement for Meta, and an OpenAI incident where AI systems operated beyond intended controls. We look at what happened, and why both are important for children's present and future safety
9 min read
02
Sep
SAIFCA at ‘Women Leading Britain’s AI Future’ in the House of Lords
SAIFCA joined policymakers, experts and industry leaders at the House of Lords for the third time this year, this time for ‘Women Leading Britain’s AI Future’ - with Advisory Board members James Wilson and Claire Roberts among the event’s principal speakers
3 min read
31
Jul
Keep Childhood Human: a new SAIFCA campaign coming soon
SAIFCA will soon be launching Keep Childhood Human, a new campaign focused on protecting the human foundations of childhood as AI becomes more present in children’s lives.
3 min read
17
Jul
We've Updated Our Quick Guide to AI Risks to Children
Our popular 'AI Risks to Children - A Quick Guide for Parents' has been fully updated for 2026, reflecting the latest developments and the most recent version of our comprehensive guide.
2 min read
17
Jul
AI Toys: A Parents' Guide
A quick guide for busy parents and carers, covering the main risks of AI-enabled toys such as 'AI teddy bears' - from dangerous content to emotional attachment and privacy - along with practical steps for reducing the risks if your child does use one.
6 min read
07
Jul
AI Toys for Children - An Exploration of the Risks
Written by SAIFCA Director Tara Steele, this article draws together the available research, product testing and reported cases involving AI-enabled toys, and analyses why the risks to children extend well beyond inappropriate content.
12 min read
02
Jul
Updated advice for schools and parents on sharing children’s photos online
We’ve updated our advice on sharing identifiable photos of children online and on social media. Our guidance reflects the serious risks children now face from AI image manipulation and so-called “nudifying” apps.
7 min read
01
Jul
AI nudifying apps: updated guidance for parents, carers and educators
We've updated our information and guidance about the risks AI nudifying apps pose to children, including a step-by-step guide for what to do if a child has been targetted.
1 min read
02
Jun
Why SAIFCA Is Independent: To Speak Clearly for Children
Our positions must be shaped by evidence, ethics and the best interests of children - not by the interests of funders or organisations that might limit what we’re able to say.
2 min read