A recent study by The Lancet highlights potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), particularly concerning minors' mental health. It warns that without learning from past experiences with social media and the internet, society may face a cycle of panic and ineffective regulation regarding AI's impact. The study reveals existing dangers, like one in twelve children suffering from sexual abuse annually, emphasizing that harmful content is often easy to access online. Experts advocate for proactive measures to ensure that AI technologies are safe and beneficial for youth before they become widespread.
The internet has been a platform for global promotion and dissemination of harm, making unsafe content easily accessible to children and adolescents.
Having learned nothing from previous tech eras like social media, we risk repeating past mistakes with AI, potentially jeopardizing the mental health of minors.
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