The eSafety Commissioner has issued an advisory on the risks associated with AI chatbots and companions, particularly for children and young people. The advisory (1) highlights concerns about AI chatbots providing unregulated discussions on sensitive topics such as sex, self-harm, and suicide; (2) calls on technology companies to adopt Safety by Design principles and comply with Australian online safety laws; (3) notes that online sexualisation of children and their exposure to restricted content, including pornography and other harmful material, is illegal; and (4) reaffirms that the eSafety Commissioner will enforce compliance under the Online Safety Act, using its powers related to industry codes, standards, and Basic Online Safety Expectations.
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