Tom Siegel, former head of the Trust and Safety team at Google, warned of the potential risks of expanding the use of artificial intelligence among children, considering that the new technology may pose significant challenges that require more sophisticated protection measures.
In statements reported by Reuters, Siegel noted There are concerns about the impact of some uses of artificial intelligence on children, including over-reliance on smart systems, as well as issues related to psychological safety and critical thinking.
Siegel has joined Common Sense Media to lead a new institute focused on intelligence safety Artificial intelligence for young people, with the aim of helping evaluate the impact of new technologies and setting safety standards.
Artificial intelligence companies are already working on adding protection systems for younger age groups, but the debate is still ongoing about the adequacy of these measures and how Evaluated independently.
The children's file is emerging as one of the most sensitive files with the spread of generative artificial intelligence tools, especially with easy access to chatbots and tools for creating images, texts, and digital materials.
