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Protecting Children from the Risks of Griefbots

Griefbots are already here - and children are vulnerable. We have two new talks with SAIFCA Director Tara Steele to understand the risks, and why stronger protections are urgently needed.
Protecting Children from the Risks of Griefbots

Griefbots are a form of AI companion designed to simulate the presence of someone who has died. While the idea could sometimes feel comforting, the risks to children are significant and urgent.

It’s vital that we take steps to reduce these risks - including preventing children from accessing griefbots in their current form, and pushing for far stronger regulation and enforcement.


🎥 You can learn more in two recent talks with SAIFCA Director Tara Steele, exploring what griefbots are and the serious risks they pose to children:

'When AI Pretends To Love Us - Griefbots, Children, and the Illusion of Connection' - presentation for Shield the Future

The Psychological Impact of Griefbots - Podcast from Confessions of a CyberPsychologist on YouTube

📰 You can also read our full article on griefbots here.

(🔁 Missed the earlier video? You can watch it here)