The Safe AI for Children Newsletter - May: Protecting Children in a Rapidly Evolving AI World
📰 Welcome to the Safe AI for Children Alliance (SAIFCA) May newsletter! We're so happy to have you join our rapidly growing community as we work together to build a safer AI future for children.
If you find this newsletter valuable, please consider sharing it with others who care about children's safety in an increasingly AI-powered world. The more people we reach, the greater our collective impact!
📌 In this edition:
- A warm welcome to our new supporters
- New articles on AI's impact on children and AI companions
- An update on our wonderful SAIFCA Advocates community
- Save the date for the Shield Global Online Safety Conference
- Try a tool to educate about deepfakes
- Our top recommended reads and watches
- 💡 One key action you can take this month
Have questions or feedback? Drop us a line any time at: info@safeaiforchildren.org
Welcome New Supporters! 🎉
First, a huge welcome to all our new subscribers and supporters!
SAIFCA is growing fast, and each of you is vital in our mission to:
- 🛡️ Protect children from AI risks.
- 💡 Inspire a future generation to ensure AI aligns with human well-being.
- 🤝 Contribute to societal efforts addressing AI challenges.
Thank you for your support! 🙏
New Articles: AI's Impact on Children
This month, we explore AI's effect on children's education, well-being, and futures. Check out our article for practical steps for parents, educators, and policymakers: Will AI Replace Jobs for Children?
Also, on our homepage:
- 🚨 Our support for Common Sense Media's warning about AI Companions.
- ⚠️ Report on AI-generated filters depicting people as having Down syndrome.
- 📺 Video on the rise of indistinguishable AI-generated content.
Meet Our SAIFCA Advocates! 🌟
We're proud to welcome over 30 official SAIFCA Advocates! They'll share expertise, contribute to our work, raise awareness, and build a global community for a brighter AI future. Learn more about them here.
Save the Date: Shield Conference 🗓️
Join the Shield Global Online Safety Conference for their event on the risks from AI companions on June 11th!
The virtual event will host a number of international experts to learn more about what makes AI chatbot companions enticing and ways to protect children from their risks.
SAIFCA Director, Tara Steele, will discuss 'When AI Pretends to Love Us: Griefbots, Children, and the Illusion of Connection'.
- More information and sign-up.
- Watch Tara's previous talk on Griefbots.
- Find out about Shield's creative competition for young people.
Try It! Deepfake Awareness Tool 🔬
Last month, you generated a deepfake of yourself! Now, educate about deepfakes with this tool: Swifties Fake Image Generator
Remember, spotting deepfakes will become even more difficult in the future.
Recommended Reads/Watch 📚
- Tristan Harris' TED Talk: 'Why AI is Our Ultimate Test and Greatest Invitation'
- Accompanying article.
- Accompanying article.
- Book: 'Artificial Negligence' by James Wilson - this refreshingly accessible read aims to equip everyone with the knowledge they need to make a brighter AI future.
One Key Action 📣
Last month, we asked you to invite someone to join SAIFCA. This month, please share our guide to ‘The Risks from AI Companions to Children’ on social media - let's raise awareness together!
SAIFCA
AI Companions: why they pose unacceptable risks to children
Thank You! 🧡
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can protect children from AI risks and create a brighter future!
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