AI risks for LGBTQ+ communitiesCEFR A2
18 Nov 2025
Adapted from Aaron Spitler, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Igor Omilaev, Unsplash
Artificial intelligence is now part of many services and products. A global Ipsos survey found 55 percent of respondents felt AI offers more benefits than drawbacks. Private investment in AI has also grown over the past decade, and companies often promote speed and ease of use.
Many people still worry about bias and harm. Wired reported some image tools, for example Midjourney, produced harmful images of LGBTQ+ people. UNESCO found that models like Meta's Llama 2 and OpenAI's GPT-2 produced negative content about gay people more than half of the time in tests. Advocates ask for better safeguards and more input from LGBTQ+ people.
Difficult words
- community — A group of people with common interests.
- concerns — Worries or problems about something.
- drawbacks — Negative aspects or disadvantages.
- invade — To enter without permission.
- privacy — The right to keep personal information safe.
- stereotypes — Oversimplified ideas about a group.
- technology — Tools and systems for solving problems.
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Discussion questions
- What are some benefits of AI in daily life?
- How can AI use impact different communities?
- Why is privacy important in technology use?
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