Abstract
<jats:p>This volume, produced by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in collaboration with the World Childhood Foundation, chaired by Queen Silvia of Sweden, and the Institute of Anthropology at the Pontifical Gregorian University, explores the opportunities and risks Artificial Intelligence presents for children. Pope Francis, and now Pope Leo XIV, have consistently emphasized, from the outset, the risks posed by AI. AI has amplified online dangers such as deepfakes, cyberbullying, and sexual exploitation, yet it also offers transformative possibilities for education, inclusion, and well-being. The message is clear: AI must be developed responsibly, with children’s wellbeing at the forefront. This book calls for robust ethical frameworks and enforceable regulations to ensure technology serves humanity – especially its youngest members.</jats:p>