Youth Safety & AI: A Facilitated Discussion

A facilitated discussion for adults about the real-world consequences of AI on young people, prompted by the 2024 lawsuits over AI chatbots that encouraged self-harm in teenagers. The session includes a short video and guided conversation covering how these failures occurred, what safety measures exist, and what accountability looks like when AI malfunctions affect vulnerable users. Materials come from the AI Safety Awareness Project, a nonprofit focused on giving the public a voice in AI policy. The conversation takes place Wednesday evening, October 14, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Manning, and is intended for parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about AI's impact on youth. Note that the source explicitly states this presentation is not suitable for minors and covers sensitive topics including self-harm and suicide.