AI Youth Council – NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health

AI YOUTH COUNCIL

Welcome to our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Youth Council!

AI is already being used in health and care, but young people are rarely asked what they think about it – that’s what the AI Youth Council is here to change.

What is an AI Youth Council?

The AI Youth Council is a group of children and young people (ages 9–21) who come together to talk about how AI is used in health and care, and how they think it should be used in the future.

This is not a research group where adults make all the decisions – instead, young people lead the way.

If you take part in the AI Youth Council, you’ll help to:

choose which AI topics we talk about
ask big questions about fairness, safety, and trust
share your ideas directly with doctors, professionals, researchers, and decision-makers

Your voice matters – and it helps shape real decisions.

Why do we need an AI Youth Council?

AI can help us to solve real world problems including – diagnosing illness, plan treatments, and talk to patients. But it can also make mistakes, be confusing, or feel unfair if it’s not designed properly.

We think it’s important to involve young people in AI discussions because:

Children and young people are patients too
Children and young people use technology every day
Children and young people notice things that adults miss
AI works best when people are involved

Why do we need you?

Because adults don’t have all the answers!

As a young person, your ideas can help make sure AI is used safely, kindly, and responsibly by:

saying what feels right (and what doesn’t)
spotting problems early
helping to design better, fairer AI tools and systems
making sure AI works for everyone – not just a few people

You don’t need to be an “expert” – your curiosity, honesty, and experiences are enough.

How can you get involved?

There are lots of different ways to be involved, and you can change your level of involvement any time you like!

This includes:

LAUNCH EVENT

Coming to our launch event on 21^st March 2026 in Birmingham. We will provide lunch, travel costs for you and a parent/caregiver, and a voucher to thank you for your time.

Click here to register your interest in the AI Youth Council launch event!

What will you get out of it?

By joining, you can:

Meet new people and make friends
Learn what’s really happening with AI and health
Build confidence and leadership skills
Get certificates and CV experience
Take part in trips, events, and conferences
Access work experience opportunities in research, health and technology development

Most importantly, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare for young people like you!

Who is running the AI Youth Council?

The AI Youth Council is being organised by:

University of Birmingham
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children DRIVE
NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health

And is supported by:

CERSI AI
Incubator for AI & Digital Healthcare

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