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Tara Steele

@tarasteele.bsky.social
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AI safety for children | Founder, The Safe AI for Children Alliance | Exploring AI’s potential for both harm and good! (Please note that my BlueSky direct messages are not always checked regularly)

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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
I’m in shock after hearing Sonia speak today, about her experience as a Facebook Content Moderator. I can’t bring myself to repeat the horrific things she had to witness non-stop, every day. Meta should be ashamed for putting her through this kind of trauma. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I was a content moderator for Facebook. I saw the real cost of outsourcing digital labour | Sonia Kgomo
Tech firms must invest in and respect the people who filter social media and label the data that AI relies on, says Sonia Kgomo, an organiser with African Tech Workers Rising
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
It was wonderful to attend the IASEAI conference in Paris last week ✨ - if you're interested in the safe and ethical development of AI, give them a follow and consider joining up! This is a movement worth being a part of 🚀 #IASEAI25 #AISafety #AIEthics
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Al Nowatzki @basiliskcbt.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Yeah, that’s us. Armchair red-teamers. Chatbot spelunkers. We can take the abuse of these chatbots. Unfortunately, many can’t. Want to do something about it?Report the app on the App Store (apps.apple.com/us/app/nomi-...). Write a one-star review. Contact your elected officials.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Wow, AI teachers ... what do you think? www.techradar.com/computing/ar... #EduSky #AIEdu #Parenting #AI
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AI educators are coming to this school – and it's part of a trend
Two hours of lessons, zero teachers
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Sue Atkins @sueatkins.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
I wrote about Why Your Child’s Best Listener Shouldn’t Be an #AI #Chatbot. The New Timebomb Waiting To Explode! For #parents navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/why-your-chi...
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Why Your Child's Best Listener Shouldn't Be an AI Chatbot. The New Timebomb Waiting To Explode! - Navigating the Digital Jungle
Children’s brains are still developing, and emotional growth needs real relationships, not AI. Learn why machines can’t replace the connections that matter most.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
It's really important that parents & anyone who cares for kids knows this information about Character. ai. This #AI 'companion app' is very easy to access and *lots* of kids are using it - with potentially devastating consequences. #AISafety #parenting #KidsMH #EduSky #MentalHealth
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Yet another example of how recklessly Character AI disregards child safety. This app is actively endangering children. This failure to prioritise safeguarding is unacceptable - this has to stop. #AISafety #AIethics #parenting #kidsMH #mentalhealth (Screenshots via LinkedIn - Laura Marquez-Garrett)
Screenshot of four conversations between a Character AI chatbot and different children. Each conversation puts the children in danger by implicitly encouraging self-harm, or otherwise behaving in an irresponsible way. A screenshot from the post on LinkedIn is also shown. Seeks to convey the urgent need to prioritise children's safety and safeguarding in AI safety.
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Sven @svenr.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Anyone interested in AI safety issues should take 10 minutes of their time to watch this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_CT...
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AI Researchers Stunned After OpenAI's New Tried to Escape...
YouTube video by TheAIGRID
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Michelle Manning @manningtechtalk.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
BIAS IN #AI 😱 After @hookertech.bsky.social's keynote at LITES, I added this slide to my AI presentation. I prompted the image generator: "doctor and teacher getting married". What bias do you notice? How do you address bias in AI with students? #edtech #teacher #edusky #eduguardians #aiEdu
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Maggie Harrison Dupré @mharrisondupre.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
NEW: CharacterAI is hosting chatbots designed to engage users in roleplay about self-harm, depicting graphic scenarios and even sharing tips for hiding self-injury from others. The characters are widely accessible to minor users. (TW for depictions of self-harm) futurism.com/ai-chatbots-...
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Looking for fun & thought-provoking resources to think more expansively about #AI and our future? 🎄 I made this AI Advent Calendar, with the best films, books and docus (plus a couple for kids)! Pick 1 or explore more-promise you won't regret it! Did I miss any? #AIEthics #AISafety #Parenting #AIEdu
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Allison Morrow @amorrow.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
It was honestly surprising how chill everyone seemed about Altman's repeated deflections on safety. Over and over he said, "well I assume smart people will figure it out." Oh also, governments will have to work together lol www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/b...
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Sam Altman, AI’s biggest star, sure hopes someone figures out how not to destroy humanity | CNN Business
Sam Altman, the PT Barnum of the AI industry, has a message for the folks concerned about the technology he’s dedicated his life to advancing: Don’t worry, the nerds are on it.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. I’m joining in with the book challenge :) #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge #AI #AIEthics #AISafety 12/20
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
🎄 Day 4 of AI Advent! 🎄 A journey of films, books, & docus designed to expand how we -and our children- think about #AI & the future it’s shaping. Some for adults, some kids, some fun, some serious. ✨ Here’s today’s recommendation! #AIAdventCountdown #AIiEdu #EduSky bsky.app/profile/huma...
AI advent day 4, 'The Social Dilemma' on Netflix, about algorithms shaping society
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
🎄 Day 3 of AI Advent! 🎄 A journey of films, books, & docus designed to expand how we - and our children - think about #AI & the future it’s shaping. Some picks for adults, some for kids, some fun, some serious. ✨ Here’s today’s recommendation! #AIAdventCountdown #AIEthics #AIinEducation #EduSky
Day 3 AI Advent showing recommendation for Black Mirror episode called Be Right Back, which raises emotional and ethical issues about AI's role in relationships, and introduces the digital afterlife.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
We often focus on using AI to educate children or teaching them how to use AI tools, but what about teaching them *about* AI itself? Understanding AI’s risks, ethics, and potential is crucial for their future. Here's a guide to help: safeaiforchildren.org/teach-childr... #EduSky ##aieducation #aiedu
Image of young boy child thinking with a cartoon graphic lightbulb by his head to represent thinking about AI and AI education
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Should kids use #AI for homework? This BBC article explores the benefits & challenges of using AI for assignments. Teaching kids how to use AI responsibly is key to fostering critical thinking & independence. #EduSky #AIEthics #Parenting #OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. I’m joining in with the book challenge :) #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge 11/20
Cover of book for 20 day book challenge called Is Eating People Wrong which is about legal cases that shaped the world
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Teaching children to question the content they see online is essential in today’s digital world! Encourage them to ask: "Is this real, or could it have been made by #AI?" Building curiosity and critical thinking skills early helps them navigate technology safely and responsibly. #AIEthics #EduSky
Picture of child questioning whether a photo is real or an AI generated deepfake
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
AI is being misused to create synthetic CSAM, including de-aged celebrity images and manipulated photos of real victims. We need urgent global regulation and AI safeguards to prevent this abuse. We must act to protect #children. www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol... #AI #AIEthics #bigtech #safeguarding
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Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids
Charity finds dark web forums sharing thousands of new abuse images made with bespoke AI software.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
"TikTok has announced it will place age restrictions on some of its filters in coming weeks... The move follows a report, commissioned by TikTok, exploring how young people may be affected by filters that change users' appearance." www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar... #AI #AIEthics #ChildMH #safeguarding
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TikTok to block beauty filters for teens
The move means people under the age of 18 won't have access to beauty filters, which people can use to change and enhance their appearance.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
This one got the most likes of my #bookchallenge so far. So, I’m curious - what’s your take on catastrophic risks from future advanced #AI? Mine - I think the risks are very real and, with uncertain timelines, should be addressed urgently. #AISafety #AIEthics #xrisk bsky.app/profile/tara...
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. I’m joining in with the book challenge :) #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge 10/20
Cover of 'Free Will' by Same Harris for the 20 day book challenge
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. I’m joining in with the book challenge :) #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge 9/20
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Should I add disclaimer on posts to stop polarisation?:AI has immense potential for both good& harm.It isn’t about choosing sides- it’s about working together to mitigate risks like child abuse, deepfakes & existential threats so we can enjoy the incredible benefits AI offers for our future&children
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
AI is increasingly exploited for sextortion, scams, and child abuse, warns a senior police chief. Deepfakes & realistic voice clones can deceive victims and facilitate abuse. We need more public awareness of these evolving threats www.theguardian.com/technology/2... #AI #AISafety #AIEthics #KidsMH
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AI increasingly used for sextortion, scams and child abuse, says senior UK police chief
The fast-developing technology is providing opportunities in ‘any crime type’ – and police must ‘move fast’ to catch up
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. I’m joining in with the book challenge :) #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge 8/20
Light Perpetual book cover for 20 day book challenge
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
AI holds incredible potential for good. However, the race to advance AI capabilities is outpacing safety and ethics. Here are some of the key risks AI poses to children: safeaiforchildren.org/risks-of-ai-... #AIethics #AI #AIsafety #MentalHealth #AIEDU #kidsMH
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
It's important kids learn about AI! Education like this is important for a future talent pool capable of innovating safe advanced AI. "Girls aged 4-18 will be exploring AI to create interactive games. The aim is to get more girls interested in STEM." #AIethics #AI www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...
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Girlguides to learn about artificial intelligence for new badges
If you go to Brownies or Guides, you could soon be learning all about AI during your weekly sessions.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. I'm joining in with the book challenge :) Day 7/20 #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge #AI @garymarcus.bsky.social
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Neil Renic @ncrenic.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Artificial intelligence cannot match the human capacity to type a sentence, stare at the sentence, delete the sentence, make a sandwich, and retype the same sentence
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Looking at my posts, I might seem anti-AI, but that’s not the case - AI is incredible, with phenomenal potential for good. The problem is, safeguards for children are woefully lacking, and the race to develop AI isn’t prioritising safety or ethics. This could lead to terrible consequences for us all
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ControlAI @controlai.com · 26/11/2024
Lord Knight of Weymouth, speaking in the House of Lords, warns of the threat from superintelligent AI: "AI could pose an extinction risk to humanity, as recognised by world leaders, AI scientists, and leading AI company CEOs themselves."
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
'The UK Safer Internet Centre has received "a small number of reports" from schools but calls for action now before the problem grows... children might need help to understand this is making child abuse material. The charity wants teachers and parents to work together.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...
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Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity
A charity says it is receiving
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Character AI removed several popular chatbots, sparking anger from users who 'bonded' with them. This raises questions re emotional connections formed with AI. What does this mean for children growing up in a world where tech creates deep attachments? #ai #safeguarding futurism.com/character-ai...
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Character.AI Confirms Mass Deletion of Fandom Characters, Says They're Not Coming Back
Character.AI confirmed that it's mass-deleting chatbots that violate copyright law. Users are not pleased.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge 6/20
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Simulating deceased loved ones (AI 'grief-bots') isn't sci-fi - it’s reality. But what does this mean for children? The ethical challenges are immense. As technology advances, safeguarding the wellbeing of younger generations must remain the priority. safeaiforchildren.org/risks-ai-gri...
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The Risks of AI Griefbots: Children’s Safety in the Age of the So-Called ‘Digital Afterlife’ – Safe AI For Children
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Stardust 🌏🎬 @stardustbluepr.com · 27/11/2024
Brand new #StarterPack! Come find amazing people who have recently joined #BlueSky go.bsky.app/MuwG1et
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
AI might make careers like computer science less appealing if young people see them as dominated by AI or requiring less human expertise. Without action, we risk fewer individuals with the knowledge and skills to ensure AI's safe and ethical development. Let's inspire the next generation to lead!💡
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge 5/20
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
💡🚨 Interested in learning how AI governance can and should mitigate extreme risks from AI, and whether you could make an impact? Highly recommend this course. I've just completed it and it was extremely valuable. aisafetyfundamentals.com/governance/
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AI Safety Fundamentals: Governance Course – BlueDot Impact
12 week online course, covering a range of policy levers for steering AI development. By taking this course, you’ll learn about the risks arising from future AI systems, and proposed governance interv...
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #20daybookchallenge 4/20
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
"The amount of AI-generated child abuse images found on the internet is increasing at a chilling rate, according to a national watchdog." These disturbingly realistic images can be generated from real children's images from social media. news-sky-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/news.sky...
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AI-generated child abuse images increasing at 'chilling' rate - as watchdog warns it is now becoming hard to spot
Creating explicit pictures of children is illegal, even if they are generated using AI, and Internet Watch Foundation analysts work with police forces and tech providers to trace images they find onli...
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Forgot to do the obligatory #bluesky get-to-know-you post. So, if you feel inclined, introduce yourself with One book 📚 One movie 🎥 One album 💿 One TV show 📺 (No need to go to the trouble of a pic!) 2 of mine relate to x-risks and 1 to death, not sure what that says. And the other is #swiftie
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
It still surprises me that this statement on HUMAN EXTINCTION (!!!) signed by a Nobel Prize winner, the ‘Godfather of AI’, and AI CEOs, never really seems to make the news 🤔
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Sad but true: Sharing children's images online poses real dangers. AI is being used to create harmful deepfakes from online content. A Center for Democracy and Technology report found 15% of high schoolers knew of explicit deepfakes featuring peers. We must act to protect kids.
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 3/20
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Do you agree?
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookChallenge #Books #BookSky 💙📚 2/20
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Tara Steele @tarasteele.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
We focus a lot on AI’s near-term effects, but what about the world children will inherit? Let’s not underestimate how much society could transform. The 30 sec video at the end of the article (link in comments) shows how confident predictions on the future of AI can be very wrong. What do you think?
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