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Woman says chatbot pushed her son to suicide and these 'guardrails' are crucial

Legislation is proposed to regulate companion chatbots to protect minors from potential harm, requiring risk assessments and crisis resource referrals.

California

fromFast Company

3 months ago

A California lawmaker wants to ban AI from toys

California bill would ban sale of AI-powered companion chatbots in toys for children 12 and under through at least January 1, 2031.

fromPsychology Today

4 months ago

Is AI Making Us Boring?

Boring people don't listen. They tell their own stories, over and over, and never make any attempt to engage in our story, our lives. And so we avoid them. AI, on the other hand, is a superb listener. So much so that people, particularly teens, are turning to chatbots for companionship. But in doing so, do we run the risk of all becoming the same kind of person, wanting the same kinds of friendships, with the same kinds of interactions? In a word, boring.

Artificial intelligence

#ai-regulation

fromThe Verge

6 months ago