AI poses ‘biggest challenge’ to young people’s mental health, expert warns

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Safety experts warn that artificial intelligence could harm young people's mental health more severely than social media.

Artificial intelligence poses a greater threat to young people's mental health than social media previously did, according to prominent experts and former industry safety leaders. Educators and safety advocates argue that the potential benefits of this technology are being squandered as developers fail to protect vulnerable users. This growing concern highlights the urgent need for stronger regulations and safeguards surrounding youth interactions with automated systems.

Sir Anthony Seldon stated that artificial intelligence presents the most severe challenge to the psychological well-being of young people.
A former Google safety official warned that automated tools could inflict more damage on children than social media platforms have caused.
Experts believe the positive potential of artificial intelligence is currently being squandered.

Timeline

Sep 21Sir Anthony Seldon warned that artificial intelligence represents the biggest mental health challenge for young people.
Sep 22A former Google safety chief cautioned that automated technology could cause more harm to children than social media.

Why it matters

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply integrated into everyday consumer applications, educators and safety experts are increasingly scrutinizing its psychological impacts on children and adolescents.