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Engineering’s Erman Ayday calls for AI algorithms to flag threatening content

Media | September 01, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Tik-Tok trend uses scary AI video of Dr. Seuss Character

Spectrum News: Erman Ayday, professor in the Case School of Engineering, said AI technology has rapidly advanced to allow children who may not understand the consequences of their actions to create videos with a few simple prompts, and AI companies should adjust the algorithms to flag threatening content.

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