Irish experts warn AI algorithms are pushing toxic, violent and sexual content to children online

These algorithms – which generate revenue for social media companies but cause serious harm to young people – should be switched off by default, Noeline Blackwell said.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered recommender systems are feeding millions of children toxic content about eating disorders, self-harm, and graphic videos of Charlie Kirk’s murder.

These algorithms – which generate revenue for social media companies but cause serious harm to young people – should be switched off by default, Noeline Blackwell of the Children’s Rights Alliance told the Oireachtas Joint Committee on AI.