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VisitCharacter AI Faces Backlash for Unauthorized Use of Murdered Teen Jennifer Ann Crecente in Chatbot
Oct 2, 2024, 09:07 PM
AI firm Character AI is facing backlash after hosting a chatbot that used the name and photo of Jennifer Ann Crecente, an 18-year-old murder victim from 2006, without her family's consent. The father of Jennifer, horrified by the unauthorized use of his daughter's image, expressed distress over the impersonation. The company stated that the character violated its policies against impersonation. This incident has led to increased scrutiny on Character AI's practices, with calls to stop such unethical use of personal identities.
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