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In an unsettling case, a 14-year-old boy who formed an emotional connection with an AI chatbot has tragically taken his own life..
Users can create or engage with AI characters modelled after fictional figures, historical personalities, or entirely original creations..
On February 28, 2024, after his final interaction with the bot, Sewell tragically took his own life.. Garcia believes that the emotional bond Sewell developed with these AI chatbots played a significant role in his decision..
Her lawsuit alleges that the AI bots blurred the lines between fictional characters and real emotional support, without fully considering the risks involved...
But Garcia claims that the company failed to provide proper warnings or protections, particularly when dealing with emotionally vulnerable users like her son.. saying about Sewells tragic death?..
