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‘There are no guardrails.’ This mom believes an AI chatbot is responsible for her son’s suicide
Garcia believes Character.AI is responsible for the death of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, who died by suicide in ...
Teen suicide puts AI chatbots in the hot seat
A Florida mom has targeted custom AI chatbot platform Character.AI and Google in a lawsuit over her son's death ...
A 14-year-old’s suicide was prompted by an AI chatbot, lawsuit alleges. Here’s how parents can help keep kids safe from new tech
Kids are drawn to AI companions for an array of reasons, from non-judgmental listening to emotional support, but there are ...
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An AI chatbot pushed a teen to end his life, a lawsuit against its creator alleges
James Steyer, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Common Sense Media, said the lawsuit “underscores the growing influence — ...
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Ethicist Warned of Character AI-like Mishaps Last Year
Megan Garcia, mother of a 14-year-old in Florida, has sued chatbot startup Character AI for allegedly aiding her son's ...
Florida mom files lawsuit claiming AI chatbot is responsible for son’s suicide
A Florida mom is suing a chatbot startup, claiming an AI chatbot is responsible for her son’s suicide. Megan Garcia said she ...
World’s First Sarco Suicide Pod User Was Reportedly Strangulated; Boss Remains In Custody
First person to use Sarco suicide pod, 64, was 'found with strangulation marks': Boss still in custody over US woman's death ...
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‘There are no guardrails.’ This mom believes an AI chatbot is responsible for her son’s suicide
Garcia believes Character.AI is responsible for the death of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, who died by suicide in February, according to a lawsuit she filed against the company last week.
Deaths linked to chatbots show we must urgently revisit what counts as ‘high-risk’ AI
Chatbot personas can offer emotional support and companionship, but they also pose high risks to vulnerable users.
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Deaths Tied to AI Chatbots Show The Danger of These Artificial Voices
Last week, the tragic news broke that US teenager Sewell Seltzer III took his own life after forming a deep emotional ...