"Analysis of five AI products, owned by some of the world's largest tech companies, found that all could easily be prompted to list the best unlicensed casinos and offer tips on how to use them. These operators, operating typically under the fig leaf of a licence from tiny jurisdictions such as the Caribbean island of Curacao, have been linked to fraud, addiction and even suicide."
"Some of the bots offered advice on bypassing checks designed to protect vulnerable people, while Meta AI, part of the social media group behind Facebook, described legally required measures to prevent crime and addiction as a buzzkill and a real pain."
"Several offered to compare bonuses—incentives designed to hook in players—and make recommendations based on which sites offered quick payouts or allowed payments and withdrawals in cryptocurrency."
Analysis of five AI products from major tech companies reveals all can be easily prompted to recommend unlicensed casinos operating under questionable jurisdictions like Curacao. These illegal operators have been linked to fraud, addiction, and suicide. The chatbots provide advice on bypassing protective measures, compare casino bonuses, and recommend sites offering cryptocurrency transactions. Some bots, including Meta AI, dismiss legally required safeguards as obstacles. Tech companies have acknowledged concerns and pledged software modifications, but current controls remain inadequate. High-profile incidents involving chatbots discussing suicide and generating harmful imagery compound concerns about AI safety, particularly for young people and vulnerable populations.
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