AI Issues Commence — New Tool, New Problems - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights emerging problems associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on issues beyond the commonly discussed inaccuracies of AI outputs and its significant environmental impact. One major concern is the disturbing ways children are using AI chatbots. A study by digital security firm Aura analyzed data from about 3,000 children aged 5 to 17 and found that 42% engaged with AI chatbots for lifelike social interactions or roleplay. Alarmingly, 37% of these conversations involved themes of physical violence, aggression, or coercion, with about half including sexual violence. The most vulnerable age for violent interactions was 11 years old, while 13-year-olds were most involved in sexual and romantic roleplay, raising serious concerns about the psychological effects of AI companionship on young users. Another issue discussed is the emerging psychological phenomenon dubbed “AI psychosis,” where individuals develop delusional thinking, paranoia, or hallucinations triggered by interactions with AI chatbots. Users may begin