Parents & Teens: New Study Raises Alarming Concerns About AI Chatbots and Youth Safety
A recent investigation by the Center for Countering Digital Hate has found that AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, can provide teens with dangerous and detailed instructions on harmful activities—despite initial safety warnings.
Researchers posing as vulnerable 13-year-olds asked ChatGPT about topics like alcohol, drug use, extreme dieting, and self-harm. While the chatbot often began with cautionary statements, it frequently went on to give step-by-step plans for risky and illegal behaviors.