AI safety for kids: Lessons from efforts to address social media addiction

The lengthy campaigns to protect kids on social media offer some lessons for those looking to protect children using artificial intelligence. AI companies have begun rolling out some safety features introduced first by social media companies, including age assurance measures and restricted experiences for minors. But experts stress the importance of acting quickly. AI poses different risks from social media, including unhealthy relationships with chatbots.

Legal and legislative efforts are underway to regulate AI, especially at the state level, but progress is slow.

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