Company Introduces AI Safety Solutions for Children
The new AI tools will help kids learn and safely interact with AI.
Digital Equity Africa has unveiled two new artificial intelligence tools centered on helping children learn and interact safely with technology. The tools were unveiled during the inaugural Kids Tech Fest held recently at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
AI Education and Safety
The event attracted over 5,000 participants, including children, parents, and educators, who took part in hands-on workshops and breakout sessions focused on AI, digital safety, and responsible technology use.
Speaking during the summit, the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Equity Africa, Justina Nnam Oha, said the tools “Bud AI and Future Minds” were developed to empower children in Nigeria and across Africa to engage with AI in a safe, age-appropriate way.
According to her, Bud AI is a personalized learning companion for children aged six to 17, and the platform includes safety guardrails such as a parent-linked registration system, monitoring features, and regular feedback on children’s activity.
She further noted that the tool is not only designed to support learning, but to also allow parental involvement in a child’s digital journey.
Secure Creativity
The event also witnessed the launch of Future Minds, an online AI learning community designed for children between the ages of six and 16. Oha said the platform would serve as a safe space where children can explore AI tools to support their education, creativity and entertainment.
She stated that the initiative was part of a broader effort by Digital Equity Africa to raise the next generation of global AI innovators from Nigeria, adding that the energy and turnout at the Lagos summit showed that Africa is ready to embrace a future shaped by young digital talents. The summit featured age-grouped learning sessions for children and separate workshops for parents and educators, covering topics such as digital literacy, cyberbullying, plagiarism, and ethical AI.
Oha said the Lagos edition was the first in a series of similar conferences planned across Nigerian states, confirming that her organization was open to partnering with state governments willing to support the initiative.
