With the introduction and overall improvement of AI services, many in Amarillo have been utilizing them for various reasons. ChatGPT is one of the most popular platforms for AI, and it’s used in a million different ways.
I mean, I use it here at the radio station for various different reasons. However, for everything it can do and how helpful it can be, it can be extremely dangerous. The same goes for all the other different types of AI platforms out there.
What’s The Biggest Concern With AI
There are many in Amarillo who work with children on a daily basis, and they’ve seen some concerning trends. The number of apps that can literally create whatever you want, whether it be videos of you doing something, or create your own girlfriend or boyfriend, it can also open up the door to many things you don’t want.
Unfortunately, as with everything in life, there are those who create different platforms that appear to be for fun or similar to other platforms, but they aren’t as they appear. Sadly, some of these platforms are being used for child exploitation.
Is This A Problem In Amarillo
Truthfully, it’s a problem everywhere in the U.S., but we’ve seen and heard of many examples of child exploitation in Amarillo. In 2024 alone, there were over 67,000 reports of child sexual exploitation via AI platforms and AI generation. That is an increase of over 1,000% from 2023…