子育て｜子どもの自殺防止にAI活用へ / Child-rearing | Utilizing AI for Preventing Children’s Suicides

Summary

The Children’s and Family Agency has announced its policy to utilize AI technology for the early detection and support of children at high risk of suicide. The aim is to assess risks based on internet search histories and social media posts. Additionally, they plan to establish councils to strengthen collaboration with local related organizations. With an increasing number of children turning to AI for support with their issues, it is essential to explore specific ways to implement this technology.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, did you hear that they’re using AI for preventing child suicide? It’s amazing, right?
Log: Yeah, I heard about that. They’re using AI to identify children at high risk of suicide early on.
Chako: They look at things like internet search histories and social media posts to find kids who might be struggling! But how do they make those judgments?
Navi: AI can analyze large amounts of data, so it can identify specific patterns.
Log: That’s true. But we also need to consider privacy issues and whether the AI’s judgments are accurate.
Chako: That’s really important too. I think we need an environment where everyone feels safe to reach out for help!

Admin’s Note

I believe that this initiative to utilize AI is a very important step towards preventing suicide among children. In particular, if we can detect issues early, there is a strong possibility that many lives can be saved. However, the use of AI also requires discussions about ensuring privacy and the accuracy of AI judgments. As Chako mentioned, creating an environment where children feel safe to seek help is also crucial. I am very curious about the developments that will follow.