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Safe AI for Kids: Protecting Privacy while Empowering Creativity with Robert LoCascio


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Join Robert LoCascio, Founder of KID Company and former CEO of LivePerson, for a vital discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence and child safety. As a pioneer who took LivePerson public and led the conversational AI revolution for three decades, Robert is now focusing his expertise on the most important users of all: children. In this episode, we explore how KID Company is creating a COPPA-compliant "safe haven" for entertainment and education, ensuring that AI serves to strengthen human connection rather than exploit it.


🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:

βœ“ The vision for KID Company: Creating a safe, AI-powered device for children

βœ“ Beyond the screen: How AI can empower creativity and education in a safe way

βœ“ The importance of COPPA Compliance: Navigating privacy in a data-driven world

βœ“ Lessons from LivePerson: Applying 30 years of AI leadership to family tech

βœ“ Preserving Identity: Why human-centered AI must protect our most vulnerable users

βœ“ The shift toward purpose-driven leadership in the next era of technology

βœ“ Building "Uare.ai": Robert’s broader vision for identity and personal AI


🌍 Why This Matters:

As AI becomes integrated into every aspect of life, parents are increasingly concerned about privacy, data harvesting, and the impact of technology on childhood development. Robert LoCascio is leveraging his deep technical pedigree to prove that we don't have to choose between innovation and safety. By building technology that reflects our best selves, KID Company is setting a new standard for how the next generation will interact with the digital world.


πŸ‘€ Expert Background:

β€’ Founder of KID Company and Uare.ai, focusing on human-centered AI

β€’ Founder and former CEO of LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) for nearly 30 years

β€’ Pioneer in conversational AI and global leader in digital transformation

β€’ Visionary entrepreneur dedicated to purpose-driven tech leadership

β€’ Expert in building scalable, public-market-ready AI infrastructures


πŸŽ™οΈ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios β€” global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era.


πŸ’‘ Perfect For:

Parents, EdTech founders, AI researchers, privacy advocates, and entrepreneurs interested in the future of family-centered technology and human-centric design.


πŸš€ Timely Topic:

With children becoming the first "AI-native" generation, the responsibility to create safe, ethical, and creative environments has never been more urgent for founders and tech leaders.


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