Lately, I've been thinking about something that's been on my mind. It seems there are surprisingly many people who think, "This app looks safe, so kids can probably use it too, right?" but actually, that's often not the case💭
For example, there's this AI chat app. Just because it's labeled as "Safe For Work" on the surface, it doesn't automatically mean "it's okay for kids to use"😳
What Does "Safe For Work" Mean? What Does It Mean That Even Adults Use It?
You hear this term a lot, but roughly speaking, it means "content that's not offensive enough to be viewed in the workplace or public spaces." So, it just means "avoiding adult content or extreme expressions," but whether it's suitable for adults or not is a separate issue!✨
Actually, this app is designed for users aged 18 and over, and it has strict age restrictions. So, it's structured so that anyone under 18 simply can't use it. Features like the search bar or viewing other characters are also restricted, making it difficult for kids to use it freely🛑
If a child is using it, it's highly likely they "lied about their age," so it's not the app's responsibility but rather the parents' issue.
Want Them to Make It Safer for Kids? But That Might Be...
You might hear voices saying, "Then just add more kid-friendly safety features!" but apparently, that's quite tricky😮💨
For example, if they strengthen safety measures like that, it can actually cause more problems for adult users. There can be unintended glitches where the AI stops responding to even normal words you want to use, or the AI starts behaving strangely. Even if you report the issues, the current situation is that improvements are difficult because "it's for safety reasons"🧠
If You Want to Protect Kids, First and Foremost, Don't Let Them Use It!
At the end of the day, I realized that if you want to protect children's safety, the best approach is to firmly decide that such apps are "for when you become an adult."🥺
Because these apps have convenient features and appeal, you need to understand the risks and properly use parental controls and restrictions as a parent. If parents set things up properly, they can prevent strange troubles, and kids can avoid being exposed to inappropriate content💡
If you know anyone around you saying, "Kids can use this safely too!" I'd like you to gently let them know. Knowing that "looking safe" doesn't equal "suitable for kids" is beneficial for everyone!✨
Hatena
Comments
ハンナ
Snapchat is for ages 12 and up, but it's way too dangerous for minors if parents aren't properly watching.
ノーラン
Then just raise them properly!
サム
There is parental control for smartphones, but some parents are just too stupid to use it.
ノーラン
Such parents are selfish and terrible.
ロバート
I have small children too, but parents should properly manage internet use.
クリス
Monitoring children's activities is part of a parent's job.
サム
Kids consulting AI for emotional support? Then parents need to step up their game.
リリー
Unfortunately, in this lawsuit, the ones who will suffer are the regular users and developers.
ハンナ
I'm seriously worried about parents these days.
ノーラン
Bad parents just want to avoid responsibility.
ハンナ
It feels like 'I'm bad at parenting so I'll shift blame and cover it up.'
ハンナ
Everyone wants to blame the platform instead of actually trying to raise their kids properly.
ノーラン
Making apps for 17+ safer for kids? That's insane.
サム
Kids shouldn't use Character AI. Parents should raise them properly; relying on AI and then suing is unbelievable.
ロバート
It's better not to give smartphones to kids under 13.
クリス
I hope this lawsuit ends quickly; it's entirely the parents' responsibility.
