September 23, 2026 | 02:50 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid attended an international summit in the United States on Tuesday, September 22, to discuss protecting children's rights and safety in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, brought together heads of state, UN bodies, civil society representatives, and global technology companies. The meeting discussed collective measures to address the evolving impact of AI on children's lives.
As reported by ANTARA, the forum was led by French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Kenyan President William Ruto, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Discussions in the forum highlighted the benefits of AI for children—particularly in education and access to information—as well as the risks arising from the technology's increasingly widespread use.
Several risks of concern include privacy violations, the misuse of children's data, exposure to harmful content, and the misuse of AI technology to generate sexual material involving children.
Macron said the world needs to learn from its experience with social media to avoid a late response to new technologies like AI.
Any AI used by children must undergo a risk assessment beforehand. This assessment must be conducted independently and involve the government, the UN, scientists, academics, and other stakeholders.
Macron believes AI models should be examined to better protect children. The forum aims to ensure that children are not allowed to use AI without prior assessment and approval.
Macron said risk assessment must consider several factors, including the child's age, the purpose of using the technology, and the cultural, linguistic, and educational context.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Kenyan President William Ruto, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared their respective countries' experiences and approaches to strengthening child protection amid AI development.
The forum also discussed the need to strengthen safety standards, research on the impact of AI on child development, and the involvement of parents, educators, and children in policy formulation.
The participants agreed to accelerate international cooperation on child protection amid AI development. Further discussions will take place at the Paris Peace Forum in November 2026, covering assessment methodologies, implementation mechanisms, and funding.
In addition to attending UN meetings, Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid met with representatives from Roblox to discuss child protection in the digital space, and with representatives from Google to discuss strengthening digital infrastructure and the digital ecosystem.
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