Young people have been turning to AI chatbots for advice about sexual health and periods, with the risk of picking up “inaccurate information”, according to new research by a children’s rights charity.
One in 10 young people have relied on this technology for information about sexual health – amounting to 700,000 16-25-year-olds across the UK, according to a survey by Plan International UK.
It comes after the Government brought forward a review of sex education in schools following claims that children are being exposed to inappropriate material for their age.
An expert panel has been set up to review sex and relationships lessons, with updated guidance due in September to ensure no “disturbing or inappropriate content” finds its way to students.
But experts have urged the Government to ensure the guidance covers a broad range of topics including sex, relationships and gender identity amid concerns it means some content will be “censored”.
