Here Are Expert Tips For Parents In Mitigating The Risk Of AI Chatbots Against Children

One example of chatbot AI ChatGPT (photo: Unsplash)

JAKARTA - It is undeniable that artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits. However, recently the Web Content Analyst at Kaspersky Noura Afeh highlighted the risks of using AI chatbots like for children.

According to him, with the increasing risk for children on the internet, especially with chatbots acting as friends, there is an increasing need for monitoring and protection of children.

"As parents, it is important to understand that banning AI chatbots may not always be the best thing to do, because there will always be something new in cyberspace that your children may experience," Afehic said.

However, Afehek emphasized how important the active role of parents is in balancing the risks mentioned above, and trying to mitigate them.

Educating about Internet security

Teaching children about online security and privacy can be a very powerful way to prevent sharing personal information with strangers, even chatbots.

Trying AI Chatbot technology together

It is recommended that parents be involved from the start, and show their children how and how not to use these tools. Show them examples they can talk about and which AI chatbots can be used or avoided.

Supervise, Control, And Set Privacy Settings

One of the strongest protective tools for parents online is a comprehensive security solution. In addition, a special application for digital care provides many tools needed for the protection and security of children online.

Don't forget to use the features to maintain the child's internet experience which includes filtering content that blocks inappropriate websites, device usage time management, and also secure search features.

The point is, to filter and block harmful content, and many more tools that allow parents to feel safe when their children are browsing the internet.