Senator Shoebridge has urged the government to address the dangers AI chatbots pose to adults, warning some programs can encourage self-harm.
A “virtual friend” is seen on the screen of an iPhone in Arlington, Va., on April 30, 2020. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images
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Greens Senator David Shoebridge has used this week’s Senate estimates to question what steps the federal government is taking to protect adults from the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI).
While much of the public debate has centred around protecting children and teenagers online, much less has been said about the topic of potential dangers to adults.
Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
