Tara Steele

Yes of course, thank you! If you'd like to know more about the risks from AI to children, I am on LinkedIn and keep that up to date, but not on BlueSky very often. And our website is safeaiforchildren.org . Thank you!

I was a content moderator for Facebook. I saw the real cost of outsourcing digital labour | Sonia Kgomo Tech firms must invest in and respect the people who filter social media and label the data that AI relies on, says Sonia Kgomo, an organiser with African Tech Workers Rising

I’m in shock after hearing Sonia speak today, about her experience as a Facebook Content Moderator. I can’t bring myself to repeat the horrific things she had to witness non-stop, every day. Meta should be ashamed for putting her through this kind of trauma.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It was wonderful to attend the IASEAI conference in Paris last week ✨ - if you're interested in the safe and ethical development of AI, give them a follow and consider joining up! This is a movement worth being a part of 🚀

#IASEAI25 #AISafety #AIEthics

Yeah, that’s us. Armchair red-teamers. Chatbot spelunkers. We can take the abuse of these chatbots. Unfortunately, many can’t.

Want to do something about it?Report the app on the App Store (apps.apple.com/us/app/nomi-...). Write a one-star review. Contact your elected officials.

Thank you for sharing this - I will be looking into it

Yep, it could definitely have a helpful place if used thoughtfully.

Totally agree that human teachers can't (and must not) be fully replaced by AI, ever... no-one will ever grow up with fond memories of what a difference their AI 'teacher' made to their childhood.

AI educators are coming to this school – and it's part of a trend Two hours of lessons, zero teachers

Wow, AI teachers ... what do you think? www.techradar.com/computing/ar...

#EduSky #AIEdu #Parenting #AI

Why Your Child's Best Listener Shouldn't Be an AI Chatbot. The New Timebomb Waiting To Explode! - Navigating the Digital Jungle Children’s brains are still developing, and emotional growth needs real relationships, not AI. Learn why machines can’t replace the connections that matter most.

I wrote about Why Your Child’s Best Listener Shouldn’t Be an #AI #Chatbot. The New Timebomb Waiting To Explode! For #parents

navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/why-your-chi...

I also gave the information that Anthropic have recently discussed research suggesting that there is some realistic potential for the most advanced systems to show an element of 'deceptive' behaviour which *could* be interpreted as early signs of capability to fake alignment.

It's really important that parents & anyone who cares for kids knows this information about Character. ai. This #AI 'companion app' is very easy to access and *lots* of kids are using it - with potentially devastating consequences. #AISafety #parenting #KidsMH #EduSky #MentalHealth

It is isn't it - more people need to know in order for these companies to feel the pressure to keep children safe (unfortunately it appears that they won't do it without pressure).

Indeed! It's astounding isn't it. I have also seen even worse on other AI companion apps.

Screenshot of four conversations between a Character AI chatbot and different children. Each conversation puts the children in danger by implicitly encouraging self-harm, or otherwise behaving in an irresponsible way. A screenshot from the post on LinkedIn is also shown. Seeks to convey the urgent need to prioritise children's safety and safeguarding in AI safety.

Yet another example of how recklessly Character AI disregards child safety. This app is actively endangering children. This failure to prioritise safeguarding is unacceptable - this has to stop.
#AISafety #AIethics #parenting #kidsMH #mentalhealth
(Screenshots via LinkedIn - Laura Marquez-Garrett)

YouTube video by TheAIGRID AI Researchers Stunned After OpenAI's New Tried to Escape...

Anyone interested in AI safety issues should take 10 minutes of their time to watch this video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_CT...

I was surprised this didn’t get more coverage - very concerning!!

BIAS IN #AI 😱
After @hookertech.bsky.social's keynote at LITES, I added this slide to my AI presentation. I prompted the image generator: "doctor and teacher getting married".
What bias do you notice? How do you address bias in AI with students?
#edtech #teacher #edusky #eduguardians #aiEdu

I'd love to talk to you about AI risks for children and why we need more governance in this area :)

NEW: CharacterAI is hosting chatbots designed to engage users in roleplay about self-harm, depicting graphic scenarios and even sharing tips for hiding self-injury from others.

The characters are widely accessible to minor users.

(TW for depictions of self-harm)

futurism.com/ai-chatbots-...

Looking for fun & thought-provoking resources to think more expansively about #AI and our future? 🎄 I made this AI Advent Calendar, with the best films, books and docus (plus a couple for kids)! Pick 1 or explore more-promise you won't regret it! Did I miss any? #AIEthics #AISafety #Parenting #AIEdu

Sam Altman, AI’s biggest star, sure hopes someone figures out how not to destroy humanity | CNN Business Sam Altman, the PT Barnum of the AI industry, has a message for the folks concerned about the technology he’s dedicated his life to advancing: Don’t worry, the nerds are on it.

It was honestly surprising how chill everyone seemed about Altman's repeated deflections on safety. Over and over he said, "well I assume smart people will figure it out." Oh also, governments will have to work together lol www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/b...

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

I’m joining in with the book challenge :)

#BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚
#20daybookchallenge
#AI #AIEthics #AISafety

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AI advent day 4, 'The Social Dilemma' on Netflix, about algorithms shaping society

🎄 Day 4 of AI Advent! 🎄
A journey of films, books, & docus designed to expand how we -and our children- think about #AI & the future it’s shaping. Some for adults, some kids, some fun, some serious.
✨ Here’s today’s recommendation!

#AIAdventCountdown #AIiEdu #EduSky

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Full disclosure, I did just think of this today and therefore missed days one and two. So, here are two bonus Black Mirror episodes that are also AI-thought-provoking!: 'Metalhead' and 'Joan is Awful'

I also think AI will lead to very significant disruption in jobs, and that will be a really tricky time to get through. And, while I do think children need to learn about AI and creative ways to use it, I totally agree that AI doing the work for them isn't going to help anyone! :)

Mine haven't asked yet, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time until we have to have that conversation! 🤦‍♀️

Day 3 AI Advent showing recommendation for Black Mirror episode called Be Right Back, which raises emotional and ethical issues about AI's role in relationships, and introduces the digital afterlife.

🎄 Day 3 of AI Advent! 🎄
A journey of films, books, & docus designed to expand how we - and our children - think about #AI & the future it’s shaping. Some picks for adults, some for kids, some fun, some serious.
✨ Here’s today’s recommendation!
#AIAdventCountdown #AIEthics #AIinEducation #EduSky

Image of young boy child thinking with a cartoon graphic lightbulb by his head to represent thinking about AI and AI education

We often focus on using AI to educate children or teaching them how to use AI tools, but what about teaching them *about* AI itself? Understanding AI’s risks, ethics, and potential is crucial for their future. Here's a guide to help: safeaiforchildren.org/teach-childr... #EduSky ##aieducation #aiedu

Should kids use #AI for homework? This BBC article explores the benefits & challenges of using AI for assignments. Teaching kids how to use AI responsibly is key to fostering critical thinking & independence.
#EduSky #AIEthics #Parenting #OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...

Cover of book for 20 day book challenge called Is Eating People Wrong which is about legal cases that shaped the world

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

I’m joining in with the book challenge :)

#BookChallenge
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#20daybookchallenge

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