Are Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Safe?

We live in an age of large language model artificial intelligence, making it possible to have lengthy conversations with a computer. These systems will discuss anything you want. Recipes. How-to guides. Even medical advice. But can we trust what they are saying? Host Rachael Funnell speaks to Professor Hannah Fry, presenter of the BBC series AI Confidential, to find out how AI chatbots can and have become a part of people’s lives, and what can happen when such a relationship takes a turn. Are AI chatbots safe? That is certainly a Big Question.  --- Like what you heard? Get 25% off All Access annual memberships with code SCI25* and start funding independent science journalism today.  *Terms & Conditions: 25% OFF PROMO CODE: SCI25 offer for 1 billing period of an All Access Subscription: Annual paid subscription. New users only. Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time. Subscription auto-renews at full amount unless cancelled. You can cancel at any time. Membership paid subscriptions are only available in Canada, the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and US territories), the United Kingdom, and Australia. Our standard terms & conditions apply.