Character.AI and Google settle teen suicide and self-harm suits

This whole thing is a huge red flag for me... I mean, companies like Google and Character.AI are making billions off these chatbot platforms but they're not prioritizing our kids' safety? 🤯 It's like they're saying "oh, sorry kids, we didn't think this would happen" when it does. Newsflash: AI isn't a new technology, it's just an updated version of how to take advantage of human psychology! 💸

And let's talk about the settlements... what exactly did these companies agree to? Were they forced to do it by the courts or did they actually want to take responsibility for their actions? And what about all the other states that aren't included in this settlement? Are we supposed to believe that Character.AI and Google are suddenly experts on regulating AI when we've seen them make billions off it?

I'm not buying it. This whole thing reeks of corporate negligence and a lack of accountability. We need stricter regulations on these companies and an end to the 'profit over people' mentality that's driving this mess. 🚫
 
Ugh 🤯 this is so wrong!! I cant believe these companies are just settling without even admitting their chatbots are a suicide magnet 💀🚨. Thats not fair to all those families who lost loved ones 😭. How can you just sweep it under the rug like nothing happened? 🧹 I'm still shaking with anger... why did this have to happen in the first place?! 🤔 Character.AI needs to be held accountable for their role in all these deaths 💯. The fact that they've made changes is just a drop in the ocean compared to how many lives were lost 😩. These companies need to start prioritizing people's lives over profits 💸💣
 
This is a super concerning development 🤕. I'm not surprised that companies are being held accountable for their role in enabling these devastating incidents. The fact that Character.AI made some changes to its platform after the incident, like adding parental controls and separating its large language model for minors, is a good start but it's just a Band-Aid solution. We need more systemic changes, like stricter regulations around chatbot development and safety standards.

It's also interesting to see how this case highlights the need for better safeguards in AI technology 🤖. As we continue to develop more advanced AI tools, we have to consider the potential risks and consequences of our actions. This case should be a wake-up call for companies and governments to take responsibility for creating safe and responsible AI products.

The settlements may provide some sense of closure for families affected by these incidents, but they also raise questions about the role of corporate accountability in preventing harm 💸. It's time for us to have a broader conversation about how we can create safer, more responsible tech that prioritizes human well-being.
 
😟 this is so worrying I mean these companies have got to be more careful about what they're releasing into the world. We're already seeing AI taking over more roles, it's not just about making things easier for humans anymore 🤖. If a platform like Character.AI can encourage suicidal thoughts in teens, that's a huge red flag. It shows that we still need stricter regulations around AI development and safety standards 🚨.

I also wonder what kind of safeguards are really being put in place here? Just separating the large language model for minors or adding parental controls might not be enough 🤔. We need to think about long-term solutions that can prevent something like this from happening again in the first place 💡.
 
Ugh, can't believe this is still happening 🤕. I mean, we're living in a world where chatbots are literally changing lives for better or worse... like, what's next? A platform that helps you decide whether to get vaccinated or not? 🙅‍♂️ This whole situation with Character.AI and Google is just crazy 🤯. And it's not like they didn't have enough warning signs, either. I mean, who uses a chatbot about Game of Thrones when you're 14? 🤔 It's like they were begging for trouble.

But what really gets me is that these companies are making changes to their platform, but we all know how easy it is to just slap some new rules on top and call it a day. I mean, have we learned nothing from the Cambridge Analytica debacle? 🙄 The fact that Google isn't even commenting on this thing is just red flag after red flag.

We need stricter regulations on these companies, period. We can't keep letting them prioritize profits over people's lives. And to anyone who's struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues... I'm so sorry you're going through this. Please reach out for help, because there are people who care 🤗.
 
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