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Many elementary-age children think artificial intelligence assistants like Alexa and Siri may have feelings or the ability to make decisions independently, a study suggests.
Of the 166 children surveyed for the study, 93% had a smart speaker at home. They reported using the devices to listen to music, ask questions, search for information, get help with homework, and listen to jokes and stories. Research by Statista, a data-analysis firm, estimates that 57% of U.S. households will own at least one smart home device by 2025, suggesting around 40 million children could have one in their house in the next year.
Notably, only 1% of the children actually categorized the devices as"human." Around 80% classified them as"AI," and 15% said they were"objects." But given that roughly two-thirds believed the systems might be able to think as we do, the researchers said the study highlights the risk of children overestimating the reliability and capabilities of AI systems.
"The findings reveal the importance of enhancing children's awareness and understanding of AI-supported technology to ensure safe and responsible interactions with smart technologies," study co-author Valentina Andries, who conducted the study at the University of Edinburgh but recently moved to the University of Oxford, said in the statement.
"I think it's important for all users, whether they're aged 5 or 50, to have an accurate picture of what these technologies are, and how they can best use them safely and responsibly," particularly as they're becoming more human-like, she said.
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