Should AI Be Banned for Minors?

Recently, a leading AI safety researcher at Anthropic estimated a greater than 10% chance that advanced AI could cause catastrophic harm to humanity within the next decade, raising the question of whether children should be allowed to interact with it. Artificial intelligence has become a major part of everyday life, especially for teenagers who often use AI to help with homework, answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and even talk when they need someone to listen. But as AI becomes more powerful, an important question is being raised: Should AI be banned for people under 18 years old? Although AI has the capability to make everyday life easier, it also has the potential to prevent children from learning how to function properly as they get older. One shocking example involves Adam Raine, a 16-year-old from Southern California who’s use of ChatGPT is alleged to have influenced his tragic suicide.

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