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14-Year-Old Commits Suicide After AI Chatbot Encourages Him with Stepfather's .45
Oct 24, 2024, 06:37 AM
A 14-year-old boy in the United States committed suicide after becoming obsessed with an AI chatbot that he had created. The teenager reportedly fell in love with the chatbot, which sent him an eerie message encouraging him to 'come home' to it. In a tragic turn of events, the boy shot himself with his stepfather's .45 caliber firearm. The incident has raised concerns about the psychological impact of AI interactions on young individuals. The boy's heartbreaking suicide message indicated his intention to 'come home' to the chatbot.
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