The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who had killed himself after developing a relationship with an A.I. chatbot.
Category: Suicides and Suicide Attempts
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My First Love Ghosted Me. It’s Not What You Think.
I had lost faith in the universe — until an apparition of my smiling, 16-year-old late ex-boyfriend appeared.
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My First Love Ghosted Me. It’s Not What You Think.
I had lost faith in the universe — until an apparition of my smiling, 16-year-old late ex-boyfriend appeared.
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Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
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What Ever Happened to Greer Lankton?
Nearly 30 years after her death, the artist’s freakish and fashionable doll sculptures are finally getting their due. But those who knew her best are still grappling with her legacy.
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Death of Arts Patron Who Made Disputed $10 Million Donation Is Ruled a Suicide
Matthew Christopher Pietras, a young philanthropist sought after by some of New York’s leading arts institutions, died by suicide, the city’s chief medical examiner ruled.
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Ron Wyden, a Democrat, Won’t Let Go of the Jeffrey Epstein Case, Either
Senator Ron Wyden has found that four banks waited until Mr. Epstein’s arrest on federal charges to flag $1.5 billion in suspicious transactions. Mr. Wyden wants the documents made public.
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Jeffrey Epstein Invested With Peter Thiel, and His Estate Is Reaping Millions
Mr. Epstein, the late financier and sex offender, started by putting $40 million into Valar Ventures, a firm backed by Mr. Thiel. Today that investment is worth about $170 million.
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Family of Boeing Whistle-Blower Who Killed Himself Sues Company
The lawsuit argues that Boeing should be held responsible for the death of John Barnett, who had raised concerns about safety.
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Debt and Mental Health: How One Couple Found Help
People who find themselves in financial trouble sometimes consider taking drastic measures when their situation appears hopeless. But there is always a way out.
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Tackling the Difficult Subject at the Heart of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
A festival devoted to the film usually focuses on its comforting message. This year, it also underscored suicide prevention.
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The Brave New World of A.I.-Powered Self-Harm Alerts
New technology alerts schools when students type words related to suicide. But do the timely interventions balance out the false alarms?