'After talking to AI, I feel worse' - students' fears for the future
University students in Auckland participated in an experiment where they questioned ChatGPT about their anxieties regarding AI's impact on society. The students expressed concerns about bias, job displacement, and the ethics of AI companions, ultimately calling for stricter government regulation.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing psychological impact of AI on younger generations and the increasing public demand for regulatory oversight of emerging technologies.
A group of university students were left feeling increasingly anxious after putting their concerns directly to an AI chatbot, Gill Higgins reports. They felt greater Government regulation was the only solution. This echoes calls from around the world from NGOs to tech companies for AI development to slow down.
The framing focuses on student anxiety and the necessity of government intervention, which aligns with common critiques of unchecked tech development.
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