A reflection of 2026 International AI Safety Report and Children

The 2026 International AI Safety Report provides a comprehensive assessment of advanced AI risks identified to date. These risks span malicious use, system malfunctions, and systemic effects across labour markets and human autonomy. While the 2026 report identifies human autonomy as a central concern, it leaves significant evidence gaps regarding how this affects children, a population uniquely shaped by their developmental vulnerability and transition.

As policymakers gather for the Indian AI Summit 2026, Oxford CCAI and collaborators published a white paper to spotlight the need for a greater attention on children’s autonomy and agency in the context of AI, by presenting emerging evidence and outlining a future policy roadmap.

The full report can be accessed here.