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Comment by gardnr

18 hours ago

Hey Al, they might be implying that non-minors would be impervious to the viral challenges based on some sort of well-developed critical thinking facilities. I am not so optimistic.

A lot of people are using AI as a trusted friend, because they don't really have anyone else. A good friend would, I hope, talk someone out of doing something dangerous just to get a silly viral video. With AI being trained on the internet, that's going to have a very different take on things, as the internet only cares about the spectacle, not the person performing it.

  • Agreed. We need to take away Internet access from psychologically susceptible people. Those with any mental illness should probably access the Internet only under supervision. They can request a URL and an online proctor can be automatically contacted who will view their screen and make sure that they are not viewing dangerous things.

    It is truly not just children who need protection.

    • > We need to take away Internet access from psychologically susceptible people. Those with any mental illness should probably access the Internet only under supervision.

      Great way to ensure nobody seeks mental health treatment.

After watching politics over the past decade it seems people of all ages have no critical thinking skills.