E-safety commission report shows some AI companions are putting children at risk

Online chatbot services marketed as sources of friendship, emotional support or romantic companionship are becoming increasingly popular among Australian children.

But, a new report has found these popular AI services are failing to protect children from exposure to sexually explicit content.  

Four AI companion services were surveyed about compliance for the report - all were found to not have robust age-verification measures, self-harm support and checks on harmful content.

• GUEST: Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner