Push to include AI chatbots in Australia's under-16 social media ban
Cyber experts in Australia are advocating for the inclusion of AI chatbots in the country's under-16 social media ban. This push is motivated by concerns over unregulated AI chatbots that have been linked to several mass tragedies in the United States. The proposal aims to enhance the safety of young users online.
- ▪Cyber experts are pushing for AI chatbots to be included in Australia's under-16 social media ban.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about unregulated AI chatbots linked to mass tragedies in the US.
- ▪The proposal seeks to improve online safety for young users.
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