ASD youth are abused both physically and sexually at a higher rate than their peers (maybe 4x higher, but the research is soft). And we know those are cycles than can perpetuate.
But again, everyone has a choice. Try to fill a hole in self worth by victimizing others, or be something who helps./e
*someone
It concerns me that the AI/EA community seems to target this population and once indoctrinated - possibly into abuse - it is that much harder for them to leave.
Complicity breeds.
adults going into it consensually, eyes wide open have agency.
minors recruited over the web do not.
The many young adults trying to get/ keep/ advance in careers on this industry jobs are also in a terrible position when asked to participate.