A Florida woman is using a tech company alleging that her son’s suicide at 14 was due to his interaction with an artificial intelligence chatbot. Megan Garcia, whose son, Sewell Setzer, committed ...

A mother is suing Character AI, alleging its chatbot blurred the line between human and machine. We look at the lawsuit and the risks for teens.

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Teenagers are increasingly finding support, and love, via AI. It's a danger that threatens not only their mental well-being but also their lives.

The interaction with AI ‘companions’ is far more immersive now, and how we deal with it will shape the precariousness of our ...

Learn how social media addiction fuels digital neglect and phubbing, tearing apart real-life relationships and contributing ...

The realism of AI chatbots can blur the line between fantasy and reality. Vulnerable users may develop delusions, sometimes termed “ChatGPT-induced psychosis,” believing the AI has consciousness or in ...

Character. AI’s initiative to restrict minors from using its chatbots is a decision that could set a positive example for ...

We explore whether disinvestment and school closings are linked to the erosion of community and a rise in gun violence in ...