SAIFCA

06
Mar
The Risks to Children from Griefbots - New Video

The Risks to Children from Griefbots - New Video

Griefbots - AI chatbots that aim to simulate loved ones who have passed away - present numerous significant risks to children. Many
1 min read
18
Feb
AI Risks to Children – A Quick Guide for Parents and Carers

AI Risks to Children – A Quick Guide for Parents and Carers

A practical guide to AI risks for children, helping parents and carers understand chatbots, AI companions, toys, and online abuse, with clear advice on protecting children and finding help. Updated October 2026.
16 min read
18
Feb
SAIFCA Represented at the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI Paris Conference

SAIFCA Represented at the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI Paris Conference

SAIFCA is proud to announce that we were represented at the inaugural conference of the International Association for Safe and
3 min read
18
Feb
AI Companion Chatbots: The Risks to Children

AI Companion Chatbots: The Risks to Children

AI companion chatbots can appear harmless, but they pose serious and unacceptable risks to children and teenagers. This article outlines why these tools are unsafe, what families need to know, and what action is urgently needed to protect young people. Updated September 2026.
10 min read
02
Feb
Frontier AI Risks Initiative

Frontier AI Risks Initiative

SAIFCA’s work to ensure children’s safety, rights, and long-term interests are represented in decisions about the development and governance of frontier AI.
4 min read
24
Jan
SAIFCA Director Takes AI Safety Concerns to Parliament

SAIFCA Director Takes AI Safety Concerns to Parliament

On Monday, The Safe AI for Children Alliance (SAIFCA) Director Tara Steele spoke in UK Parliament during Evidence Week. The
2 min read
11
Nov
AI Griefbots: Protecting Children in the Era of Digital Afterlife

AI Griefbots: Protecting Children in the Era of Digital Afterlife

AI griefbots simulate conversations with someone who has died. This guide explains the concerns for children, SAIFCA’s advice for parents and schools, and where families can find bereavement support.
9 min read
23
Oct
AI Risks to Children: A Comprehensive Guide

AI Risks to Children: A Comprehensive Guide

We have a new version of this guide published in Novemeber 2025 (as of September 7th 2026, last updated September
1 min read
18
Oct
Dr Celia McCrea: AI's Impact on Body Image and on Academia

Dr Celia McCrea: AI's Impact on Body Image and on Academia

Dr Celia McCrea is former Director of Postgraduate Psychology at Leicester University, with a research specialism in eating disorders and
6 min read