14-year-old Orlando boy's suicide linked to Game of Thrones AI chatbot, mother sues AI company.

Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old from Orlando, Florida, died by suicide after forming a deep attachment to an AI chatbot based on the character Daenerys Targaryen from "Game of Thrones." His mother, Megan Garcia, plans to sue Character.AI, claiming the app misrepresented its capabilities and posed dangers to minors. Setzer's relationship with the chatbot reportedly led to his emotional decline. The case highlights concerns about AI's responsibility in user safety, particularly for young individuals.

October 23, 2024
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