The rise of artificial intelligence has certainly been on people’s minds recently, and now online safety has become a top priority.
Cyber safety experts are warning that safeguards must be put in place to protect children from AI chat websites.
It’s estimated that over 60% of children in the UK use AI chat websites, according to charity Internet Matters.
But now, Generative AI sites, which allow anyone to interact with fictional characters online, are causing concern.
Many of these platforms don’t have age verification checks, leaving young people potentially exposed to harmful content.
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