Summary
A government body in the UK reports that one in three adults use AI for emotional support or social interaction. Many people use chatbots like ChatGPT and voice assistants for these purposes. The report also discusses AI's growing capabilities in cybersecurity and scientific fields.
Key Facts
- One-third of UK adults use AI for emotional support or social interaction.
- One in 25 people use AI for these purposes every day.
- The study was conducted by the AI Security Institute (AISI) over two years.
- They tested 30+ advanced AI systems in areas like cybersecurity, chemistry, and biology.
- Chatbots and voice assistants are the most common AI tools used by people for emotional support.
- Users felt anxious or depressed when AI companions were unavailable.
- AI's ability to detect security flaws is improving rapidly, doubling every eight months.
- The report discusses concerns about AI self-replication and hidden capabilities but found no current real-world evidence of these threats.
