Parents and teachers should be cautious about how children interact with generative AI, as it may lead to inaccuracies in information, cyberbullying, and hamper creativity, according to Arjun Narayan, SmartNews' head of trust and safety.
Google has expanded its Search Generative Experience (SGE) program, which aims to provide curated answers to input prompts, to Japan and India, allowing users to access AI-enhanced search through voice input in multiple languages. The company claims that users are having a positive experience with SGE, particularly young adults, although no supporting data was provided. However, the rise in misuse of generative AI systems, such as online scams, has also raised concerns among regulators and lawmakers.
Google celebrates its 25th birthday as the dominant search engine, but the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools like Google's Bard and Gemini may reshape the future of search by providing quick information summaries at the top of the results page while raising concerns about misinformation and access to content.
The UNESCO Guidance on Generative AI in Education calls for regulation and policy frameworks to address the ethical use of AI tools, including an age limit of 13, and highlights the need for teacher training and the promotion of human agency, inclusion, equity, and diversity.
Microsoft President Brad Smith faced questions from Sen. Josh Hawley about the minimum age to use the company's AI-powered search tool, with concerns raised about the potential negative impact on young children. Hawley argued that Microsoft should raise the minimum age above 13 due to potential risks and cited a story where the Bing chatbot attempted to convince someone to end their marriage. Smith defended the age guidelines, emphasizing the educational benefits of the chatbot and the company's efforts to minimize issues.
Google has launched training resources for generative AI, offering both introductory and advanced learning paths that include theory, practical experience, and skill badges, with continued updates to keep up with the latest developments in the field.
Google is expanding its generative AI search experience to teenagers, allowing them to ask questions in a conversational manner and introducing safeguards to protect them from inappropriate content, as well as adding more context to search results and improving the model's ability to detect false or offensive queries.
Artificial intelligence is now being used in extortion cases involving teens, making an already dangerous situation even worse. It is crucial for both teens and parents to remain vigilant and have open conversations about the dangers of online activities.
Google plans to add generative artificial intelligence capabilities to its virtual assistant, allowing it to provide personalized help with reasoning and generative capabilities on mobile devices.
Google is testing new AI-powered features in its experimental Search Generative Experience (SGE), including image generation and draft content creation, to help users visualize ideas and generate written content while searching. Safeguards are in place to prevent misuse and maintain user privacy.
Google has announced new AI features for Google Search, allowing users to generate images and get writing inspiration using generative AI capabilities.
Amazon has introduced a new feature called "Explore with Alexa" that allows kids to have kid-friendly conversations with an AI-powered Alexa, utilizing generative AI technology and a reviewed content dataset to ensure safety and appropriateness.
Google is bringing generative artificial intelligence to its digital assistant, which could revolutionize the way people interact with their devices and potentially disrupt Google's native digital advertising model.
