Debiasing AI for Child-Focused Programs

Hosted by CUBIC in partnership with Save the Children New Zealand

Large Language Models (like ChatGPT and Claude) are transforming how we design and deliver child-focused programs in health, education, and humanitarian response, but most are trained on data from WEIRD societies: Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic.

That means the AI we use globally often reflects only a narrow slice of human experience, and can reinforce cultural bias in the tools and programs that shape children’s lives.

This live, interactive training helps participants understand, identify, and address these biases using behavioral science, real-world examples, and a cross-cultural lens.

What You’ll Learn

• Recognize and explain “WEIRD bias” in AI systems

• Understand representation and allocation harms in GenAI

• Explore cross-cultural mismatches in model behavior

• Apply bias-aware techniques to make AI more inclusive and contextually relevant

Course Format

• 2 live 90-minute sessions

• Online via Zoom (link sent before Session 1)

• Interactive discussions and case-based activities

• Slides and recordings available for all participants

• Certificate of completion provided

The course is delivered across two online sessions with two time-zone options to support global participation.

Session 1: Monday, 8 December 2025

• Time Zone 1 (4pm New Zealand, 11am Singapore)

• Time Zone 2 (8am Austin, 2pm UK, 5pm Kenya)

Session 2: Thursday, 11 December 2025

• Time Zone 1 (4pm New Zealand, 11am Singapore)

• Time Zone 2 (8am Austin, 2pm UK, 5pm Kenya)

Who Should Join
Professionals working in child-focused programming, innovation, behavioral science, research, or ethical technology design, anyone seeking to make AI systems fairer and more representative.

Course Fee: USD $280 per participant (NZD $500)

Register now