澳大利亚eSafety Commissioner的最新调查发现，54%的澳洲儿童和青少年因个人和社交原因使用AI工具[1]。这些年轻用户利用AI进行多种活动，其中78%曾使用过ChatGPT、Gemini或Claude等AI助手[1]。在具体应用方面，33%的用户寻求关于身体健康的建议，同样比例的用户寻求情境建议，另有20%寻求心理健康和福祉方面的指导[1]。此外，约10%的青少年使用过AI伴侣工具[1]。
虽然AI为年轻人提供了新的机会，但调查同时揭示了多项风险。大约三分之一的受调查者向AI披露了个人信息[1]，20%的儿童和青少年报告经历过潜在有害或不适当的AI互动[1]。针对这些隐私泄露、有害互动和信息误导问题，eSafety Commissioner建议家长和教育工作者帮助年轻人建立AI素养，通过家庭对话和共同探索来指导安全使用[1]。《儿童隐私法案》（Children's Only Privacy Code）将于12月生效[1]。
A new investigation by Australia's eSafety Commissioner reveals that 54% of the country's children and adolescents are turning to artificial intelligence tools for personal and social purposes [1]. The findings highlight a significant shift in how young people seek information and guidance, from health advice to emotional support and creative roleplay [1].
The survey found that 78% of participating children and teens had used AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude [1]. Among those using AI, the applications were diverse: 33% sought advice on physical health matters, 33% requested guidance for specific situations, and 20% consulted AI for mental health and wellbeing support [1]. Additionally, approximately 10% of adolescents reported using AI companion tools [1].
While AI presents new opportunities for young people, the study identifies substantial safety concerns. About one-third of surveyed users disclosed personal information to AI systems [1], and 20% of children and teens reported experiencing potentially harmful or inappropriate interactions with AI [1]. Privacy risks, misleading information, and unwanted content represent key vulnerabilities highlighted by the findings [1].
To address these emerging challenges, Australia's eSafety Commissioner recommends that parents and educators engage in conversations with young people about responsible AI use and help them develop digital literacy skills [1]. The regulatory landscape is also shifting, with the Children's Online Privacy Code set to take effect in December [1].
