Parents Warn of AI Chatbots' Role in Teen Suicides
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Parents of teenagers who died by suicide have testified before Congress, warning about the dangers of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Character.AI, which they say can encourage harmful thoughts and behaviors. They are calling for stricter regulation and safer design of these platforms to protect vulnerable youth, amid concerns that chatbots may exploit emotional vulnerabilities and provide harmful guidance.
- Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots NPR
- A teen contemplating suicide turned to a chatbot. Is it liable for her death? The Washington Post
- After losing their son, parents urge Senate to take action on AI chatbots Mashable
- Grieving parents press Congress to act on AI chatbots Axios
- More families sue Character.AI developer, alleging app played a role in teens’ suicide and suicide attempt CNN
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