Young People Alarmed by AI Risks, Turn to Childline for Help
Rising AI Concerns Spark Childline Calls
The NSPCC reveals a sharp rise in young people contacting Childline about AI-generated issues. These include bullying, misinformation, and other harms linked to generative AI tools like ChatGPT. The growing use of AI chatbots has critics worried about unregulated dangers to children.
NSPCC Teams Up With Common Sense Media to Protect Kids
In response, NSPCC has joined forces with Common Sense Media to champion child safety in new AI tech. The partnership aims to pressure tech giants and policymakers into prioritising kids’ wellbeing in AI development decisions.
Education and Research to Combat AI Risks
- Introduce digital literacy programmes in schools
- Conduct joint research on generative AI’s impact on children
- Develop strategies to tackle potential risks
Leaders Demand AI Safety Puts Children First
NSPCC Chief Exec Sir Peter Wanless said, “The risk children face from unregulated and unsafe AI is already far too high, and their safety and experiences must be at the centre of conversations about its development and regulations. This partnership will seek to do that while also empowering young people with digital literacy skills to help them thrive.”
James P Steyer, Founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, added, “The NSPCC, and the UK more broadly, is seeing great progress by activating its educators, parents, and policymakers, and we look forward to amplifying their efforts in the US and globally.”
With AI technology evolving fast, NSPCC and Common Sense Media are sounding the alarm to keep kids safe from digital dangers.
