“New technologies are reshaping childhood at a pace faster than any generation before, empowering children to learn, create, and connect. With AI tools and immersive VR, curiosity can grow into creativity, supporting education, inclusion, and innovation. Yet these same technologies pose risks, from screen dependency and reduced physical activity to misinformation, manipulation, and online harm. Protecting children in all digital spaces is a policy and public health priority with long-term consequences for mental, social, and emotional wellbeing.”