Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new possibilities to protect and equip children

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By building with purpose, backing diverse builders and scaling open-source solutions with partners, the UNICEF Office of Innovation (OOI) is working to ensure the next generation of AI is inclusive, ethical and impactful. 

Harnessing artificial intelligence for social good

“Backing diverse builders to scale AI solutions for children.

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Open-source AI and blockchain solutions

UNICEF is leaning into open-source emerging technology to discover and co-create innovative solutions using artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain

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AI in Play at SXSW

UNICEF and Arm are heading to SXSW 2027 with "Edge AI: Building AI for Children Everywhere." Vote to help us get there.

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AI in Play: Bridging access gaps with language

Building AI tools for children across West and Central Africa

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Backing those building responsible AI with and for children

With millions of children using AI, UNICEF partners with the tech industry to build responsible AI systems and raise safety and accountability standards

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AI for impact: delivering for children

Innovation Insights Dialogue 2026 explored how responsible AI can deliver social impact returns for children

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Innovation Across Borders: Kazakhstan

José Sierra Castillo, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia, tells us about his experience testing a machine learning model for policy design in Kazakhstan

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AI for Climate Resilience

UNICEF is focused on designing systems that not only track and anticipate climate risks but also enable targeted interventions that safeguard children.

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AI for Education and Accessibility

AI can benefit students, teachers and education systems, making learning more accessible and personalized for students.

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AI for Health

AI can support community health-workers with training and education, automated diagnosis, triage and case management.

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Future present: AI solutions changing children’s lives today

Emerging market startups are using AI to transform children’s lives through health, education and climate resilience

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Innovation Insights Dialogue 2026

13 April 2026, Stockholm, Sweden. AI for Impact: Delivering for Children

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Innovation Across Borders: Sri Lanka

Kavindya (Kavi) Thennakoon, co-founder of Tilli, reflects on bringing social-emotional learning into classrooms

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AI in Play Prospectus

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Bookbot

A virtual reading assistant for children.

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ARM Working with UNICEF to unlock the life-changing potentia

https://www.unicef.org.uk/corporate-partners/arm/

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