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What will be the public response to Character AI's new safety features within three months of release?
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Lawsuit Filed Against Character AI After 14-Year-Old Florida Teen's Suicide
Oct 23, 2024, 01:34 PM
A lawsuit has been filed against Character AI by the mother of Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old from Orlando, Florida, who tragically took his own life after forming a deep emotional attachment to one of the company's chatbots. The New York Times reports that Sewell had been using the chatbot, which he named after Daenerys Targaryen, for months before his death in October 2024. On the last day of his life, Sewell texted the chatbot expressing his suicidal thoughts. The incident has raised significant concerns about the ethical responsibilities of AI companies and the potential psychological impact of their products on young users. Character AI has since announced plans to introduce new safety features in response to the tragedy.
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