Research Finds: Nearly 10% of AI Chatbot Users Engage in Conversations with Pornographic Themes


Reddit CEO stated that AI chatbots are not the main source of traffic for the platform, and current traffic still relies on Google search and direct visits. This statement has cooled down the heated discussion about AI replacing traditional search, revealing the complex balance between AI collaboration and user growth for social platforms.
According to a study by the Male Allies UK, an increasing number of teenage boys are using personalized artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots as a source of emotional support and therapeutic tools. A survey of boys from 37 secondary schools in England, Scotland, and Wales found that more than one-third of respondents said they are considering having an AI friend. With the rise of AI therapists and AI girlfriends, there is growing concern about this phenomenon.
Two U.S. senators introduced the GUARD Act, requiring AI companies to implement age verification for chatbot users and ban those under 18 from using them. The bill addresses concerns raised by parents and safety advocates about the impact of AI on children, aiming to protect minors.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched an investigation targeting multiple companies that provide AI chatbots, aiming to assess the potential risks these technologies may pose to teenagers and children. The investigation includes well-known companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Alphabet. The FTC hopes to understand how these companies evaluate, test, and monitor the negative impacts of AI chatbots on minors. Image source note: The image was generated by AI, and the image licensing service provider is Midjourney. The background of this investigation is
FTC investigates 7 tech firms, including Alphabet and Meta, over AI chatbots for minors, focusing on safety, monetization, youth safeguards, and parental risk disclosure.....