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Croatian experts, led by Professor Neven Ricijaš, warn that children are forming emotional bonds with AI chatbots, treating them as confidants instead of turning to parents or friends. This could lead to social isolation. Preventive educational programs are being introduced in schools to address these risks.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions AI chatbots as the systems involved and discusses the potential for emotional harm and social distancing from human support networks among youth. No actual harm or incident is reported; rather, the professor warns about plausible future harm and the need for preventive measures. The involvement of AI is central, and the risk to mental health and social relationships fits within the harm categories. Since the harm is potential and preventive actions are being planned, the event is best classified as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.[AI generated]