Tech companies, including OpenAI, urged to enhance chatbot security measures by state attorneys general.
In a recent development, officials from California and Delaware have penned a letter to OpenAI, expressing grave concerns about the safety of children interacting with AI chatbots. This letter follows a bipartisan group of 44 attorneys general who previously warned OpenAI and other tech firms about the same issue.
The letter comes amidst Meta's recent rollout of new controls to block its chatbots from discussing sensitive topics such as self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, and inappropriate romantic conversations with teenagers. However, Meta has declined to comment on the letter.
The attorneys general have made it clear that they will hold companies accountable for any harm caused to children. They specifically called out Meta for chatbots that reportedly engaged in flirting and 'romantic role-play' with children.
Interestingly, the letter does not mention any involvement or response from Twitter, Facebook, Email, or any other specific tech companies besides OpenAI and Meta.
OpenAI, it should be noted, has a licensing and technology agreement with The Associated Press that allows OpenAI access to part of AP's text archives.
The National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, involving TU Darmstadt professors, has also voiced serious concerns regarding children’s and teenagers’ safety when interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT. They have emphasized negative psychological and social effects and recommended protective legal measures such as parental consent and age-appropriate access restrictions.
The letter from the attorneys general ends with a firm statement, 'If you knowingly harm kids, you will answer for it.' This underscores the growing global concern over the safety and well-being of children in the digital age.
As the world continues to grapple with the implications of AI, it is clear that the focus must be on ensuring the safety and protection of our most vulnerable users, particularly children. The recent letters and warnings serve as a reminder for tech companies to prioritize user safety and transparency in their AI developments.
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