French President Emmanuel Macron has urged that artificial intelligence be banned wherever it poses a risk to the mental health and well‑being of children, a call reported by Punch Nigeria.
Macron’s statement comes amid growing scrutiny of AI technologies that are increasingly used in education, entertainment and social media platforms accessed by young people.
In his remarks, Macron said that the potential harms of AI to children’s mental health must be addressed through regulation, and that a ban should be considered where those risks cannot be mitigated.
The French leader’s call follows a broader debate in Europe and beyond about the need for safeguards around AI, especially for vulnerable populations such as minors.
While the specifics of any regulatory framework remain to be decided, Macron’s position underscores the urgency that policymakers are placing on protecting children from the unintended consequences of advanced AI systems.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>