Circuit Breaker Labs hopes to make AI safer for your kids (and you)

Circuit Breaker Labs built simulated users to test chatbots for psychological risks. The tool runs thousands of tests to see if models misread slang or encourage self-harm during natural conversation. This work gives developers and health researchers measurable safety scores for mental health support apps.

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