AI Chatbots have shown they have an 'empathy gap' that children are likely to miss

AI Chatbots have shown they have an 'empathy gap' that children are likely to miss

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have frequently shown signs of an 'empathy gap' that puts young users at risk of distress or harm, raising the urgent need for 'child-safe AI', according to a new study. The research urges developers and policy actors to prioritize AI design that take greater account of children's needs. It provides evidence that children are particularly susceptible to treating chatbots as lifelike, quasi-human confidantes,…

Cambridge Study: AI Chatbots Have an “Empathy Gap,” and It Could Be Dangerous

A new study suggests a framework for "Child Safe AI" in response to recent incidents showing that many children perceive chatbots as quasi-human and reliable. A study has indicated that AI chatbots often exhibit an "empathy gap," potentially causing distress or harm to young users. This highlights