Loading...
Loading...
Browse all stories on DeepNewz
Visit14-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.
View original story
Markets
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Announcements from the AI chatbot's developers or major news outlets
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Court records or announcements in major news outlets
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Official publications from the US government or announcements in major news outlets
American Psychological Association • 25%
Other • 25%
World Health Organization • 25%
US Department of Health and Human Services • 25%
Published studies or announcements in major news outlets
Other • 25%
Implement Safety Features • 25%
Lobby Against Regulations • 25%
Conduct Internal Research • 25%
Press releases from AI companies or announcements in major news outlets
New Regulations • 25%
Other • 25%
No Action • 25%
Public Awareness Campaign • 25%
Official US government publications or announcements in major news outlets