Prince Harry Warns AI Chatbots Can Be More Dangerous than Social Media for the Young
- On Wednesday, Prince Harry warned at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York that AI chatbots pose unique dangers to children, arguing the technology is more persuasive, intimate, and more powerful than social media.
- Harry previously sounded the alarm at the 2024 CGI meeting regarding social media's role in a youth mental health "epidemic," noting that technological advancements have since made protecting young people an increasingly difficult challenge.
- Describing AI as the "ultimate sycophant," the Duke of Sussex said chatbots are designed to create the impression they understand users, warning, "It doesn't just want your attention, it wants your attachment."
- The Duke referenced legal action alleging that AI chatbots contributed to the deaths of teenagers who turned to the systems for guidance, calling for a slowdown of development to prioritize trust and safety.
- His comments follow King Charles's recent call for responsible AI development, while former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suggested international agreements on AI risk should be a priority this week.
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Prince Harry warned on Wednesday, at the Clinton Global Initiative, that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide company are even more dangerous for young people than social networks. The Duke of Sussex says that the new technology no longer only pursues the attention of users, but can end up creating a form of attachment.
Prince Harry warns AI chatbots can be more dangerous than social media
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry warned Wednesday at the Clinton Global Initiative that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide companionship are even more dangerous to young people than social media. “The technology is more persuasive, more
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