Culturally Aware GenAI Risks for Youth: Perspectives from Youth, Parents, and Teachers in a Non-Western Context
arXiv ·
A study investigated the culturally aware risks of Generative AI for youth aged 7-17 in Saudi Arabia, focusing on privacy and safety challenges. Researchers analyzed 736 Reddit posts, 1,262 X (Twitter) posts, and conducted interviews with 31 Saudi participants including youth, parents, and teachers. Findings highlighted context-dependent risks, particularly regarding the disclosure of personal and family information that conflicts with culturally rooted expectations of modesty, privacy, and honor. The study proposes design implications for inclusive, context-sensitive parental controls that align with local cultural norms and values. Why it matters: This research is crucial for developing AI tools and policies that are culturally appropriate and safeguard youth in non-Western contexts like the Middle East.