Google Gemini Faces ‘High Risk’ Label: AI Safety Concerns For Children

AI safety concerns are mounting, especially when it comes to young users. Google’s AI platform for kids, called Gemini, has been labeled as a ‘high risk’ by Common Sense Media, prompting calls for greater investment in responsible AI development for children and teenagers. A detailed assessment of the product highlights inherent design flaws that contribute to potential risks like inappropriate content exposure and harmful mental health advice. While Google acknowledges ongoing efforts to enhance safety measures, concerns remain about whether current defenses are sufficient to protect young users from unforeseen harms.