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EU proposes AI Kids Act to restrict child-facing chatbots

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The European Union is proposing the "AI Kids Act" which could significantly alter how children interact with AI chatbots. This legislation aims to restrict features in popular platforms like ChatGPT, Character.ai, and Snapchat's MyAI that make them engaging for younger users. The proposed act seeks to remove elements that contribute to the appeal of these AI tools for children. AI

IMPACT New EU regulations could force significant changes in how AI chatbots are designed and marketed to children.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses proposed legislation by a major regulatory body (EU) that will impact AI products. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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EU proposes AI Kids Act to restrict child-facing chatbots

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The # EU Wants to Break Up # Kids and Their # Chatbots # ChatGPT , Character.ai, and Snapchat’s # MyAI will all be in the crosshairs as the # AI Kids Act aims t

    The # EU Wants to Break Up # Kids and Their # Chatbots # ChatGPT , Character.ai, and Snapchat’s # MyAI will all be in the crosshairs as the # AI Kids Act aims to strip minor-facing chatbots of all the things that make people love them. # ai # artificialintelligence # characterai …

    LINKS wired.com/…/the-eu-wants-to-break-up-kids…

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