However, there are concerns about the potential misuse of AI tools by children, with a UK survey revealing that over half of kids have seen their peers use AI negatively. OpenAI has acknowledged that its tools may not be suitable for all ages and has advised caution. Calls for guidelines on children's use of AI are growing, with UNESCO pushing for government regulation of AI use in education, including age limits and data protection measures.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI has formed a Child Safety team to study ways to prevent misuse of its AI tools by children, in response to scrutiny from activists and parents.
- The company is hiring a child safety enforcement specialist to apply OpenAI’s policies in the context of AI-generated content and manage review processes related to sensitive content.
- OpenAI's move comes after a partnership with Common Sense Media to work on kid-friendly AI guidelines and amid concerns about minors' use of AI, with some children reportedly using AI tools like ChatGPT for personal issues.
- UNESCO has called for governments to regulate the use of generative AI in education, including implementing age limits for users and guardrails on data protection and user privacy.