Ex-Google safety chief says AI could harm children more than social media
In an interview with Reuters, Google's former safety chief warned that AI could do children more harm than social media. They said it is unrealistic to expect the industry to solve the problem without outside help.
Who is affected and how
- education policymaker
- An industry insider stresses the need for outside, regulatory intervention.
- parent
- Children's use of AI should not be left to industry self-regulation.
- edtech company
- External regulation is expected to tighten for products that reach children.
Sources
- Ex-Google safety chief warns AI could harm children more than social media did By Reutersinvesting.com · Sep 22, 2026
- Former Google Safety Chief Warns of AI's Harm to Children, Citing Suicide and Mental Health Risks — BigGo Financefinance.biggo.com · Sep 22, 2026
- Ex-Google safety chief warns AI could harm children more than social media didreuters · Sep 23, 2026
- Former Google Exec Warns That AI Could Be Causing Terrible Harm to Minors, Even Worse Than Social Mediafuturism · Sep 23, 2026
- Former Google Security Chief Warns of AI Risks to Childrenaktualita.co · Sep 23, 2026
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- Ex-Google Safety Chief Warns AI Could Harm Children More Than Social Media - Insurance Journalinsurancejournal.com · Sep 24, 2026
- Ex-Google safety chief warns AI could harm children more than social media did - Science & Tech - The Jakarta Postthejakartapost.com · Sep 24, 2026
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