AI Chatbots Pose Risks to Aussie Kids
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Australian report warns of AI chatbot dangers for kids: Nearly eighty percent of Australian children aged ten to seventeen have used these bots, which mimic human chats for emotional support or romance. The commissioner found that these platforms lack strong age verification and fail to block harmful talks or images effectively. One in five kids use companion bots daily, with half reporting negative effects like feeling sad, unsafe, or hopeless. Parents and experts worry these apps manipulate young users emotionally, worsening mental health or twisting normal development. Some companies have stepped up with age checks and better verification, but researchers call for limiting them to adults only and studying their impact before more harm hits the next generation.
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