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AI Chatbots: What Can Developers Do to Protect Users Emotionally?
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In this episode, Angeline Corvaglia and Adam Bolas, with a little help from ChatGPT's voice functionality, delve into the emotional attachments people form with AI chatbots, especially focusing on vulnerable users such as children. The discussion explores the advanced features of new AI tools like OpenAI's voice functionality and Tell Sid, which aids children and youth, emphasizing the delicate balance between functionality and over-attachment. The conversation covers the ethical considerations, the corporate motives behind AI technologies, and the necessity for responsible AI interactions. It also addresses the potential societal impacts, behavioral adjustments, and privacy concerns, highlighting the need for awareness and accountability in the digital age.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:35 Exploring OpenAI's New Voice Functionality
02:15 Chatbot's Role in Addressing Bullying
03:12 Emotional Attachments to Chatbots
04:44 AI's Safeguards Against Emotional Over Attachment
07:51 Real-World Applications and Behavioral Insights
11:04 Concerns About Emotional Attachment to AI
11:35 Dealing with Emotional Attachment in Sid
11:40 New Directives and Models for Sid
14:01 The Risks and Ethical Considerations of AI
17:27 The Role of AI in Addressing AI Harms
19:04 The Impact of AI on Society
20:07 Closing Thoughts and Tough Love
21:52 Final Remarks and Sponsor Message
Special thanks to
Adam Bolas and the Tell Sid organization for taking time to be a part of this episode! Find out more at: https://tellsid.org/
Episode sponsored by Data Girl and Friends
They are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning.
Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/
List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:
- Article for young teens about the topics discussed in this episode: Lost in the Digital World: The Dangers of AI Attachments - Data Girl and Friends
- Educational workbook, "What is AI?" What is AI - 1
- Educational workbook, "Algorithm Insights Adventure" https://data-girl-and-friends.pagetiger.com/algorithm-insights-adventure/1
- Educational video, "What does AI understand?" https://vimeo.com/916925937
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