AI is everywhere. Our children should be ready for it.

Swedish adults have tripled their use of AI over the past year, according to a new survey from Solita. Yet many remain hesitant about letting children use the same technology.

Published:

Jun 8, 2026

2 min read

The discussion, recently featured in Tidningen Näringslivet, raises an important question: if AI is becoming part of everyday life, how do we ensure the next generation is prepared for the future?

Experts including Susanne Kjällander, Associate Professor at Stockholm University, AI expert Paulina Modlitba, and Solita Sweden CEO Johan Torstensson argue that the answer isn’t to keep children away from AI, but to help them understand it through guidance, critical thinking, and digital literacy.

For Women in Tech, this is also a question of inclusion and opportunity.

As Elin Eriksson, Co-founder at Women in Tech Sweden, points out:

“All children must have the opportunity to play and game, test and create. It’s through that kind of engagement that we can become the new engineering nation of Sweden.”

When children are encouraged to explore technology, they gain confidence, creativity, and skills that will be valuable regardless of the career path they choose. But when access is limited, existing gaps—particularly for girls and underrepresented groups—risk growing even wider.

The goal isn’t to prepare children for a world without AI.

It’s to help them become thoughtful, curious, and responsible citizens in a world where AI is already here.