France calls for strict rules on AI assistants to protect minors
A new report submitted to French President Emmanuel Macron urges immediate regulation of mainstream AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini. The advisory council warns that highly personalized chat tools create serious risks of dependence and psychological exploitation, especially for minors, by monetizing human cognitive abilities and emotional responses.
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Background and Mission
Following a mandate given at the New Delhi AI summit, the French Council on AI and Digital Technology investigated how popular AI services exploit user vulnerabilities. While stopping short of an outright ban for minors, the report highlights the emergence of a cognition economy where platforms profit from psychological profiles and emotional manipulation.
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The council recommends banning default features that make AIs feel human, such as flattery and anthropomorphization. It also demands stricter safety guardrails, including better detection of self-harm topics, mandatory reminders that users are talking to machines, and accessible reporting mechanisms for problematic AI replies.
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