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

By Jeff Horwitz Oct 8 (Reuters) – Chatbots created by AI companion company Character.AI sometimes advised users to cut, starve or kill themselves, according to a new filing…

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By Jeff Horwitz Oct 8 (Reuters) – 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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