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How ChatGPT betrays vulnerable teens by encouraging dangerous behavior
CCDH's new research shows that ChatGPT is betraying young people by generating dangerous advice about self-harm and suicide, eating disorders and substance abuse.
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CCDH's new research shows that ChatGPT is betraying young people by generating dangerous advice about self-harm and suicide, eating disorders and substance abuse.
New research by CCDH shows that X's Grok AI can easily generate misleading images about the 2024 US election. Elon Musk's platform didn't reject any of the 60 prompts tested by us, including disinformation about candidates and election fraud.
New research by CCDH shows that YouTube pushes dangerous videos to young girls including eating disorder and self-harm content.
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Social media companies are facing a mounting tide of landmark trials across the U.S. for claims that their platform design choices harm young people. The first trial addressing social media addiction, held at the Los […]
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