Charting a Safe Course: Optimizing AI Chatbots for Youth Protection
It's a new age for artificial intelligence (AI), with the advent of AI chatbots marking a notable milestone. The vast application of AI chatbots in various fields opens a Pandora's box of opportunities, both entertaining and educational. Available through standalone apps or integrated within popular social media platforms, these conversational agents provide a unique form of companionship. They offer an interactive experience devoid of the pressure and complexity typically linked to real-world interactions.
Such chatbots play a significant role in the lives of the younger generation, providing them with an interactive platform to learn, explore, and even seek emotional support. However, despite these benefits, these AI-powered entities pose a relatively unexplored risk to the safety and well-being of young users. This concern was the primary focus of an article originally published on cyberbullying.org titled "How Platforms Should Build AI Chatbots to Prioritize Youth Safety". The article delves deep into this issue, suggesting ways to optimize AI chatbots to make them safer for the younger audience.
