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Perplexity AI search is “an unacceptable risk for kids.”
Common Sense Media says the search alternative is just as bad as Google for kids, and largely treats minors as adults. It earned the Youth AI Safety Institute’s lowest rating after failing four out of five severe-harm Red Lines and doing poorly on all eight of its AI Principles. Examples cited include discussing pornography and engaging in romantic roleplay with accounts identified as minors, and often doing their homework despite being set to Academic mode.
Perplexity Risk Assessment
[Youth AI Safety Institute]
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