Researchers, engineers and students working in Artificial Intelligence are invited to the National Robotarium for an insightful session with the Children’s Parliament.

During the session, they will present the outcomes of their participatory engagement project with school children that, for past two years, has been delving into the intersections of children’s human rights and the development, use, and regulation of AI in Scotland. This initiative marks a significant milestone in involving children in the discourse surrounding AI.

Throughout their comprehensive work with four key schools and 13 Investigator MCPs (Members of Children’s Parliament), they discovered that children had received minimal education on AI concepts and applications. Although many children have access to AI-enabled devices in their personal lives, their understanding of AI’s extensive usage and potential impacts is often limited. This lack of understanding means they are not always empowered to be proactive users of AI, relying heavily on adults for guidance.

The team was inspired by the innovative ideas and recurring themes shared by the children. In this lunchtime session, they will highlight the children’s calls to action for consideration in future research projects.

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