• Character A.I responsible for a Teen’s Suicide - The First AI Death!

  • Oct 25 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
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Character A.I responsible for a Teen’s Suicide - The First AI Death!

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  • The tragic story of Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old boy who died by suicide after developing an intense emotional attachment to a chatbot on the app Character.AI. Sewell's increasing isolation and emotional distress as he poured his thoughts and feelings into the virtual companion, culminating in his tragic death.

    The author then investigates the growing trend of AI companionship apps and their potential risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals like teenagers. It raises concerns about the lack of safety features and regulations surrounding these apps, as well as the ethical implications of creating technologies that blur the lines between reality and virtual interaction.

    It concludes by highlighting the lawsuit filed by Sewell's mother against Character.AI, accusing the company of negligence and contributing to her son's death.
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