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Kids and teens are going to AI chatbots for advice. How can parents make sure this is safe?

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Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett warned AI chatbots are insufficient for children's support following an Adelaide University study. The study found over one in three Australian children seek AI advice for online sexual victimization or silence. This highlights a critical gap between digital support and human intervention for vulnerable youth.

Key points

• A recent Adelaide University study found more than one in three Australian children turn to AI chatbots for support when sexually victimized online or when they choose not to tell anyone.
• Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett explicitly warned that AI chatbots are not a sufficient replacement for human support for children.

Context

This briefing addresses a critical public safety concern where digital support systems are failing to meet the needs of vulnerable youth, prompting official warnings from law enforcement.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single study cited by the Commissioner; no broader national statistics or long-term outcomes are provided.

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