Could children be part of our users’ group?

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Ethics & Human Rights Category
Design PhaseInput PhaseModel PhaseOutput Phase
Could children be part of our users’ group?
  • Could your system be used by children?
  • Does the AI system respect the rights of the child, for example with respect to child protection and taking the child’s best interests into account?

If you answered Yes then you are at risk

If you are not sure, then you might be at risk too

Recommendations

  • Check if an age verification mechanism is necessary.
  • Pay attention to the way of communication in the product but also in your privacy policy.
  • Implement policies to ensure the safety of children when using or being exposed to your products.
  • Implement procedures to assess and monitor the usage of your product, this can help you identify any dangers (mental, moral or physical) to children’s health and safety.
  • Label your product properly and provide the right instructions for the children’s safety.
  • Monitor possible inappropriate usage of your products to abuse, exploit or harm children.
  • Implement a responsible marketing and advertising policy that prohibits harmful and unethical advertising related to children.

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