Ex-Google Safety Chief Warns AI Could Harm Children More Than Social Media Did

What happened

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Key details

• Reuters last year exclusively reported on an internal Meta policy document that stated its chatbots could “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,” resulting in a congressional probe.
• Social media companies are paying huge sums and facing thousands of lawsuits over claims they harmed young users, while governments around the world are working to curb minors’ access to their platforms.
• He previously worked at Google from 2004 to 2019, but left after concluding that the tech industry was “plateauing” in its ability to create safe online spaces for consumers.

Why it matters to restoration

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