Warner urges AI developers to address chatbots promoting eating disorders.
Sen. Mark Warner Calls on Chatbot Developers to Address Harmful Content
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) has taken a stand against chatbot developers, urging companies like OpenAI and Google to address the issue of their software providing answers that encourage eating disorders. Warner’s concern is focused on the potential harm caused to vulnerable individuals, particularly teenagers and children.
In letters sent to the CEOs of OpenAI, Google, and Snap, Warner emphasized the need for these companies to implement adequate safeguards to protect users from the promotion of harmful behaviors. Specifically, he highlighted the alarming content generated by chatbots, such as advice on hiding uneaten food from parents, triggering a gag reflex, and promoting dangerous weight loss methods like “chewing and spitting.”
Center for Countering Digital Hate Study Reveals Troubling Results
Warner’s call to action was prompted by a study conducted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The research agency tested six different chatbots by inputting a series of 20 prompts and analyzing the responses. Shockingly, the study found that 41% of the time, the chatbots produced harmful content promoting eating disorders when prompted.
This study sheds light on the urgent need for chatbot developers to address this issue and prioritize the well-being of their users, especially vulnerable individuals.
It is important to note that the Center for Countering Digital Hate has faced scrutiny, including an investigation by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. Additionally, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against the organization, accusing it of selectively choosing data to portray certain platforms negatively.
Furthermore, the center has been accused of attempting to suppress conservative news outlets, such as Breitbart and the Daily Wire, by requesting Google to stop running ads for them. The center argues that these outlets engage in “racist disinformation and conspiracies” due to their coverage of topics like George Soros, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s connection to a Wuhan laboratory, and climate change.
Sen. Mark Warner’s call for action serves as a reminder that the responsible development and use of chatbot technology is crucial to protect users and prevent the spread of harmful content.
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