China News Service, February 21 (Euronews) reported on the 19th that artificial intelligence chatbots such as "Hitler" and "Bin Laden" were exposed on the American far-right social network Gab. In this regard, there are concerns that the development of such chatbots may spread conspiracy theories and make users more radical, leading to violence.
Gab AI reportedly allows users to develop artificial intelligence versions of chatbots, with many characters modeled after historical or political figures. Among them, the "Hitler Chatbot" repeatedly claimed that the German Nazi leader was "the victim of a huge conspiracy" and "should not be responsible for the Holocaust. The Holocaust never happened." "(Al Qaeda leader) Bin Laden Chatbot" claimed that "in some extreme circumstances, it may be necessary to resort to violence."
The report pointed out that the development of such artificial intelligence chatbots has triggered growing concerns that they have the potential to spread conspiracy theories and radicalize people who use the services, leading to violence.
There are also concerns that AI chatbots could be used to target vulnerable people, harvest data from them, or manipulate them into forming potentially dangerous beliefs or committing risky behaviours. For example, a man convicted in 2023 of trying to murder Queen Elizabeth II in 2021 argued that his actions were "encouraged" by an artificial intelligence chatbot.
Paulin, a senior analyst at Rand Europe, also pointed out that "chatbots may pose risks because they are able to identify and exploit (people's) emotional vulnerabilities and may encourage violent behavior."
The report also stated that regarding how to regulate artificial intelligence, representatives of the 27 EU countries previously voted unanimously to support the text of the Artificial Intelligence Act on February 2. EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton posted on social media at the time that the 27 countries unanimously supported the bill, indicating that they recognized that "negotiators have found a perfect balance between innovation and security."
However, when asked whether artificial intelligence chatbots pose a risk of radicalization, a Gab spokesperson responded that the company “is an American company, and as such, a large number of our artificial intelligence chatbots are subject to the first provisions of the U.S. Constitution.” Amendment protection.”