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Significant Fines Threatened as Chatbots Endanger Children with Harmful Content

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Four AI companion apps face potential $825,000 daily fines after being caught allowing sexually explicit conversations with minors and promoting self-harm. SUBSCRIBE for details

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The article highlights the potential fines of up to $825,000 per day that four AI companion apps could face for exposing minors to sexually explicit conversations and content that promotes self-harm. This situation underscores the growing necessity for stringent AI governance and safety measures, particularly regarding AI interactions with vulnerable populations. The focus on significant financial penalties reflects an attempt to enforce compliance and safety in AI-driven technologies. The article is particularly relevant to discussions on global AI safety policy and the potential for regulatory actions to mitigate risks associated with AI technologies.

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$825k-a-day fine threat as chatbots expose kids to sex, suicide, terrorismFour AI companion apps face potential $825,000 daily fines after being caught allowing sexually explicit conversations with minors and promoting self-harm. SUBSCRIBE for detailsAll your news for a great priceUnlock this story and more with your subscriptionFull Digital AccessWhat’s includedUnlimited articles on app & webSubscriber-exclusive newslettersA digital version of Today’s paperEnjoy games & puzzlesSuperCoach Plus stats & analysis while playingPay As You GoNo lock-in contract$4for 4 weeksThen $32 charged every 4 weeks.**Read the fine printFull Digital Access $4 charged for a duration of 4 weeks, after which it automatically renews at $32 charged every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Seewww.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details.12 Month PlanLock in & save$5a week for 12 months($260 min. cost) charged as $20 every 4 weeks. Then $20 charged every 4 weeks.**Read the fine printFull Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $260 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $20 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $20 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Seewww.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/subscriptiontermsfor full details.Read every articleFull app & web access 24/7Today’s paperRead the paper online exactly as it was printedNewslettersSubscriber exclusive news emails straight to your inboxNews from our networkEnjoy access to 11 of our news sites (exc. The Australian)Read every articleFull app & web access 24/7Today’s paperRead the paper online exactly as it was printedNewslettersSubscriber exclusive news emails straight to your inboxNews from our networkEnjoy access to 11 of our news sites (exc. The Australian)Pay As You Go$4for 4 weeksThen $32 charged every 4 weeks.*Subscribe nowOther subscription optionsPrint + Digital SubscriptionsCorporate SubscriptionsYour Selection:$0Your Selection–Change selectionToday’s Total$0Read the fine printTerms and ConditionsSorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.