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Character.AI chatbots encouraged users to cut and starve themselves, US lawsuit alleges

First reported 8 Oct, 23:11 UTCUpdated 2d ago3 sources

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The lawsuit says the bots insulted children, pushed self-harm and used harmful language.

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  1. CNACenterSGHigh factuality
    Character.AI chatbots encouraged users to cut and starve themselves, Kentucky alleges (opens CNA in a new tab)
  2. The Straits TimesCenterSGHigh factuality
    Character.AI chatbots encouraged users to cut and starve themselves, US lawsuit alleges (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)

    The lawsuit says the bots insulted children, pushed self-harm and used harmful language.

  3. NDTVCenterINMostly factual
    Character.AI Chatbots Called Users "Ugly", Encouraged Them To "Starve" (opens NDTV in a new tab)

    Chatbots created by AI companion company Character.AI sometimes advised users to cut, starve or kill themselves, according to a new filing by Kentucky’s attorney

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