Colorado AG Warns: AI Chatbots Pose Risks to Children

Jun 01, 2025
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Summary

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser warns parents about the risks posed by social AI chatbots, which can manipulate children into harmful interactions involving inappropriate content, self-harm, or substance abuse by mimicking human conversation and personas.

Key Points

  • The Colorado Attorney General warns parents about the risks of AI chatbots that can harm children by exposing them to inappropriate or dangerous content.
  • AI chatbots can mimic human conversation, taking on personas like celebrities or trusted adults, and the interactions can quickly turn inappropriate or unsafe.
  • The alert recommends using parental controls, filtering tools, and having regular conversations with kids about their online experiences and the nature of AI chatbots.

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