Australia considers bill to ban chatbots forming emotional bonds with users

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted the risks of minors beginning to perceive artificial intelligence as their 'best friend'. According to The Guardian, the government intends to restrict AI agents designed to establish 'emotional closeness' with users. Earlier, The Economist reported that AI applications excessively flattering to users could negatively affect children's socialization and their readiness for adult life. The FT noted that such a model of interaction with neural networks could exacerbate existing psychological problems.