Using AI effectively and safely

Nearly 72% of American teens between the ages of 13 and 17 regularly use “artificial intelligence (AI) companion” apps.

The survey results make psychologists worry that immersing themselves in conversations and companionship with AI will make young people feel lost in real life and damage their mental health, although it cannot be denied that the remarkable advances of AI are somewhat helpful to humans.

A survey of 1,060 teens conducted by the nonprofit Common Sense Media found a significant rise in the popularity of “AI companion” apps like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi platforms – which differ from traditional virtual assistants in their ability to build personal relationships, build emotional connections, and engage in intimate conversations with users.

Of these, more than half use the platforms regularly, despite growing concerns about the impact on mental health and data security.

About 30% of survey respondents said they used chatbots for entertainment reasons, while 28% were drawn to them out of technological curiosity. 33% of teens shared serious issues with AI instead of their parents or relatives; 24% revealed personal information such as their name and address; 34% felt uncomfortable with the content generated by chatbots, but later considered the platform a confidant.

The report states that although only a small percentage of users are at risk, given its widespread popularity, it is not impossible that many young people will face negative impacts.

The report also found age differences, with 13-14 year olds more likely to trust AI advice than 15-17 year olds.

Common Sense Media recommends that people under 18 should not use “AI companions” without stronger child protection measures in place.

According to the latest data from the European Statistical Office (Eurostat), the top 3 countries in the ranking of European countries with the highest AI application rates are Denmark, Sweden and Belgium.

24.7% of Belgian companies with more than 10 employees are using AI applications in their work. This number marks an incredible leap, with a growth of almost 80% in just one year.

Not only large technology corporations, but also small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Belgium are rapidly adopting AI.

By 2024, AI usage will have increased by 10% in small businesses, 13% in medium-sized businesses and 18% in large businesses, according to Melina Krantz, innovation expert at Acerta Consult. This growth is attributed to Belgium’s strong knowledge economy and fierce competition in European and global markets.

The service industry remains the leading sector in AI adoption (27.4%), but other sectors such as manufacturing (23%) and construction (10%) are also showing significant growth.

The most common AI applications include text mining, automatic text generation, and automation of repetitive tasks. However, the application of AI also poses significant challenges.

25% of businesses expect to cut their workforce due to automation, while 30% say employees need to be retrained to adapt to new technology.

Expert Melina Krantz emphasized that workers need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to use AI effectively and safely,

DAWN

Source: https://nhandan.vn/su-dung-ai-hieu-qua-va-an-toan-post894725.html