Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr. Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics Officer - FNB AI Strategy, about Character.AI’s bankruptcy following lawsuits alleging links between its chatbot and harm to teenagers. They explore the growing concerns around AI safety, the risks of children forming emotional attachments to AI chatbots, and how parents can guide and monitor their children’s use of AI platforms.
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