Our Children Must Be Protected from the Potential Dangers of AI
The Australian
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- Date Published
- 20 July 2026
- Priority Score
- 2
- Australian
- Yes
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- 20 July 2026, 04:00 pm
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What’s safe before deployment is what we demand of medicines, car seats and toys. Why demand less of a technology, such as AI, that talks to our children?
Summary
This commentary advocates for stringent safety standards and pre-deployment testing for AI technologies, particularly those interacting with children. It highlights the discrepancy between the rigorous regulation of physical consumer goods and the relatively unchecked release of complex AI systems. The author argues that without robust governance frameworks and proactive safety measures, AI presents significant societal risks that parallel threats posed by other inadequately regulated industries. The piece underscores the urgent need for Australian and global policy to address these emerging safety concerns before large-scale harm occurs.
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Our children must be protected from the potential dangers of AIWhat’s safe before deployment is what we demand of medicines, car seats and toys. Why demand less of a technology, such as AI, that talks to our children?
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