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About the Event
OFFICIALLY AFFILIATED PRE-SUMMIT EVENT OF THE INDIAAI IMPACT SUMMIT 2026
THEME
Safe and Trusted AI
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly integrated into the daily lives of children, from educational platforms and interactive chatbots to social media algorithms and gaming environments. While these technologies promise innovation and opportunity, they also open doors to risks including exposure to harmful content, manipulation, data misuse and predatory behaviour. Recent global incidents, such as cases of child harms linked to unsafe chatbot interactions, highlight the urgent need for ethical guardrails and safety frameworks. In India, despite being one of the largest users of generative AI platforms, official cases of AI-induced child harm remain underreported, signalling either under-detection or silence around the issue. To safeguard children in the AI-integrated digital world, a multi-faceted approach is necessary, involving education, critical thinking and responsible platform design.
With the objective of understanding the evolving risk landscape for children in the age of AI, and initiating a focused dialogue on responsible AI that places children at the centre, the Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics, the Centre for Social Research, and Yoti are jointly organising a roundtable discussion. The roundtable will bring together experts from India and the UK to examine this critical and timely issue, with a shared emphasis on safeguarding children’s rights and well-being in AI-enabled environments.
EVENT FORMAT
Roundtable Discussions: This event will be held in a hybrid roundtable format, bringing together around 8–10 stakeholders from London, UK, and another 8–10 from India to discuss these key issues. Stakeholders will include policymakers, technologists, legal experts, educators, parents and child rights advocates.
Venue: Yoti Ltd, 6th Floor, 107 Leadenhall St, London, EC3A 4AF, London, UK
101A, Delhi Blue Apartments, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi, 110029
Mode: Hybrid
Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026
Time: 10:30 AM UK Time (4:00 PM India Time)
FLOW OF THE DISCUSSION
0:00 – 05:00 | Opening & Framing (5 minutes)
Opening remarks and context setting by- Dr Ranjana Kumari, Director, Centre for Social Research (CSR) and Dr Manish Tiwari, Director, Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics (IGPP)
05:00 – 50:00 | Moderated Discussion (45 minutes)
Moderator: Mr. Ian Stevenson, Chair, OSTIA (Online Safety Tech Industry Association)
Focus- Design & ethical duty: ensuring AI systems benefit, not harm, children
The discussion will centre on ‘Design & Ethical Duty: Ensuring AI Systems Benefit, Not Harm, Children.’ The conversation will move beyond experience to focus on design choices, governance frameworks and actionable responsibilities, with discussants reflecting on what responsible AI development means in practice for protecting children’s rights and well-being.
Also, its aim is to move from what is happening to what should be done, across design, governance and policy, particularly focussing on stakeholders’ responsibilities and duty of care.
50:00 – 55:00 | Closing & Next Steps (5 minutes)
Key takeaways and next steps by: Ms Julie Dawson, Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer, Yoti
ABOUT INSTITUTE FOR GOVERNANCE, POLICIES AND POLITICS, NEW DELHI, INDIA
The Institute for Governance, Policies & Politics (IGPP) Research and Consulting (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. is a research-driven organisation dedicated to generating rigorous, evidence-based insights on issues that shape and impact society, politics, policies and governance.
We conduct in-depth research and analysis across key verticals, including:
- Emerging Technologies and the Digital Ecosystem: Policy, politics, and societal implications
- Technology, Health & Lifestyle in Modern Society
- Energy, Environment and Climate Change
- Media, Politics and Society
Grounded in interdisciplinary inquiry, IGPP works to translate complex ideas, evolving policy landscapes, and scientific knowledge into accessible, actionable insights for policymakers, institutions and the wider public. IGPP also offers research support to clients by conducting in-depth studies, evaluating policy implications and tracking the latest legislative developments, ensuring that their efforts remain aligned with evolving policy and regulatory landscapes.
To know more: https://igpp.in/
ABOUT CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, NEW DELHI, INDIA
Founded in 1983, the Centre for Social Research (CSR) is a leading non-profit based in New Delhi, India, with a mission to create a violence-free, gender-equitable world. Accredited by the United Nations and a proud member of ECOSOC, CSR champion women’s rights through impactful research, education, capacity building, and advocacy.
CSR is the nodal agency for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) as part of the initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD). It also works closely with the National Commission for Women (NCW) as a pan India nodal agency with 24×7 e-consulting helpline for Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) PoSH Act implementation.
CSR work spans women-focused programs, skill development, empowerment, climate action, and digital safety across India and the region, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. CSR has been at the forefront of driving positive change for over 40 years!
To know more: https://www.csrindia.org/
ABOUT YOTI, LONDON, UK
Yoti is a digital identity company that makes it safer for people to prove who they are. Founded in April 2014, it started by creating a secure Digital ID app which gives people a safer and instant way to prove their identity, with no need to show identity documents or share an excessive amount of personal data. Yoti now provides verification solutions across the globe, spanning identity verification, age verification, age estimation, eSigning and authentication.
To know more: https://www.yoti.com/
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