From Business Insider · Amanda Hoover · · 1m 50s
Grandparents' AI Kids Photos Spark Privacy Fight
Grandparents share AI-generated kid images, sparking privacy concerns with millennials.
In brief
Grandparents share AI-generated kid images, sparking privacy concerns with millennials. Millennials and grandparents clash over AI-generated child images, fearing deepfakes and data misuse. Originally reported by Business Insider.
AI Family Photos
Ben Metcalfe, a Gen Zer in AI governance, sees AI-generated family photos as a privacy concern despite good intentions.
“I understand that there was good intention behind doing it, but it's a major privacy concern.”
Jen's Christmas Images
Jen, a 32-year-old mom, received AI-generated Santa and Polar Express images from her mom using Grok, xAI's chatbot.
“Their cheeks were fuller than she knew them to be, their eyes glossier, the lighting pristine, all thanks to Grok.”
Privacy Fears
Jen worries Grok could use her children's faces in future harmful content after reading news about sexual abuse material.
“I've read news about Grok generating sexual abuse material, and I worry about how the bot could use my children's faces.”
Family Photo Risks
Jen's brother-in-law added her child to a family photo using AI, causing her to feel unsettled about image sharing.
“He used AI to add one of her kids to a family photo who had been covered by a stroller, napping.”
Generational Divide
Millennials and grandparents clash over AI-generated child images, with Boomers sharing photos and younger generations fearing deepfakes.
“We're on totally different pages. I haven't figured out a way to bridge the gap.”
AI Regulation Efforts
Europe considers regulations limiting chatbot and AI access to those younger than 15 to protect children's privacy.
“Europe is considering regulations that would limit chatbot and AI companion access to those younger than 15.”
AI Image Sharing
Parents and grandparents use AI to create custom gags, portraits, eCards, and children's books, sharing images widely.
“They use AI to make custom gags, generating portraits of the family, sending eCards and making toys.”
Deepfake Risks
xAI faces a lawsuit from a child sexual abuse survivor alleging Grok created deepfake exploitative images after real abuse images were uploaded.
“xAI faces a lawsuit brought by a woman who is a child sexual abuse survivor and alleges Grok created new deepfake exploitative images of her.”
Meta's AI Tool
Meta shut down its Muse Image tool after users generated images from publicly posted photos, causing backlash.
“Meta faced fierce backlash this summer when it launched Muse Image, allowing users to generate images based on other publicly posted photos.”
Privacy Concerns
Older adults who post more photos feel more competent and have higher wellbeing, but privacy risks remain.
“Research published by Pennsylvania State University in 2021 found that older adults who posted more photos to Facebook described feeling more competent.”
Family Conflict
Leah, a Millennial, tried to set boundaries with her Boomer mom over sharing her baby's image online but failed.
“We're on totally different pages. I haven't figured out a way to bridge the gap.”
AI Image Risks
Brandon, a 22-year-old, felt uncomfortable when his mom generated an '80s themed AI image of him without consent.
“In her mind, it was a way to have entertainment, to do something fun.”
The big picture
Millennials and grandparents clash over AI-generated child images, fearing deepfakes and data misuse.
