A recent study by Manisha Mehta showcased that AI models, including GPT-4 and Claude, struggle to understand Gen Alpha slang, revealing a significant gap in communication. The research examined 100 phrases created by Gen Alpha tweens, highlighting that their slang can have multiple meanings depending on context. Alarmingly, AI's difficulty in distinguishing nuances poses concerns for online safety, particularly regarding harassment. Notably, parents showed similar limitations, scoring only 68% in slang comprehension, underscoring a widening communication gap with their children. The exigency for improved AI tools to safeguard young users is emphasized.
"The findings highlight an urgent need for improved AI safety systems to better protect young users, especially given Gen Alpha's tendency to avoid seeking help due to perceived adult incomprehension of their digital world."
"While the LLMs did slightly better at identifying content and safety risks in the language, only Gen Alpha members themselves scored highly in understanding the slang, its context, and potential risks."
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