AI as a Source of Inspiration and Encouragement for Deviant Behaviors in Young People
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Artificial Intelligence; Chatbot; Deviant Behavior; Adolescence; Digital Education.Abstract
This study examines the potential role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in influencing deviant behaviors among young people, focusing on three areas: self-harming behaviors facilitated by chatbots, romantic and sexual relationships with AI, and AI-inspired criminal activities. AI-driven tools, such as chatbots, can unintentionally reinforce harmful tendencies due to design flaws, including biased datasets and inadequate emotional sensitivity. Similarly, AI-powered romantic and sexual interactions raise ethical concerns, fostering emotional dependency, hypersexualization, and privacy risks. Additionally, AI’s ability to generate deceptive content amplifies its misuse in criminal activities like phishing and disinformation campaigns, particularly among adolescents. The paper identifies two primary causes: technical limitations in AI design and individual vulnerabilities, such as social isolation and emotional dependency. To mitigate these risks, it proposes ethical AI development, integrating automated risk detection, and comprehensive digital literacy programs to educate young people about technological risks. The findings highlight the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure responsible AI use. Combining AI with human oversight and embedding digital literacy into education systems are critical steps to address the challenges posed by cyber-deviance and promote safe, ethical interactions with AI.
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