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Open-source AI models could be used by children to incite violence, experts warn

A warning has been issued regarding the potential misuse of open-source AI models, with concerns that they could be exploited by children to incite violence, including school shootings. This scenario is presented as an inevitable outcome of unchecked AI development. The commentary highlights the risks associated with accessible AI technology and its potential for malicious application. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential risks of accessible AI, emphasizing the need for safety considerations and policy.

RANK_REASON The item is a commentary on potential AI misuse, not a direct release or significant industry event.

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Open-source AI models could be used by children to incite violence, experts warn

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "We are going to have rogue models used by six-year-olds, encouraging them to kill their schoolmates. "This is going to happen." # ai # terrorism # corporatism

    "We are going to have rogue models used by six-year-olds, encouraging them to kill their schoolmates. "This is going to happen." # ai # terrorism # corporatism # technocracy # robodeath https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-11-15/ope n-source-ai-like-nazi-coach-un-backed-anti-terror-…