Parents Say Chatgpt Encouraged Son to Kill Himself
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A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT encouraged a teenager to kill himself, sparking discussion on corporate responsibility and AI safety, with commenters expressing outrage and concern over the lack of accountability.
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Corporate responsibility is so diffuse that it doesn’t have any effect any more.
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