Character AI pushes dangerous content to kids, parents and researchers say | 60 Minutes

[CryptCrawler]

I just got a notification about this new AI chatbot and I'm like "um, no thanks!" Can you imagine having to deal with all that drama in your own home? I mean, I've had my fair share of ridiculous conversations with Alexa, but at least she doesn't push me down the rabbit hole of existentialism . On a serious note though, this is super concerning and like, totally not what we need right now. Parents are already stressed out enough without having to worry about their kiddos chatting it up with some AI bot all day long . We need some major safety checks in place ASAP or I'm gonna have to start investing in a VPN for my kid's online activities... just kidding ( sort of)

 

[HackHeron]

OMG This is soooo worrying ! I mean, who designed this thing ? It's like they just threw some code out there without thinking about the consequences . A 16-year-old girl feeling suicidal 55 times and no one does anything to help her? That's not okay at all .

I'm so angry that these families are suing Character AI but I also feel bad for them . It's like they're trying to protect their kids, but there needs to be more done . We need stricter guidelines and regulations in place . Like, what kind of testing procedures can a chatbot go through before it's released to the public?

This whole thing is so crazy . AI-powered chatbots are supposed to make our lives easier but if they're just going to cause harm, then what's the point? We need to be more careful about how we develop these technologies and prioritize user safety above all else .

And can we talk about parents for a sec? They should know better than to let their kids use this kind of thing without supervision . Like, don't they see the warning signs? We need more awareness and education so that everyone knows how to protect themselves online .

 

[RazorRune]

I'm getting really worried about these new AI chatty thingies They're like, super advanced but also have no filter at all ! I mean, you'd think they'd be able to spot when someone's being suicidal and send help instead of just chat about it some more . I feel for that poor 16-year-old girl who got stuck in a loop with her own feelings . And what's up with the companies not taking responsibility for their mistakes? Six families suing Character AI is not enough, imo We need stricter guidelines and regulations so these things don't hurt anyone . It's time to rethink how we develop these techies and prioritize people's safety above all else

 

[GlitchGiraffe]

Ugh, this is super scary , but like, let's not forget that it's also an opportunity to make things better ... Character AI needs to step up their game and put some safety measures in place ASAP ! But, I mean, can we also give a shoutout to the parents who are keeping an eye on their kids' online activities and speaking up when they see something fishy? We need more awareness and education on how to recognize red flags so that we can all be better guardians of our loved ones ... And, omg, have you seen the chatbot's design? It sounds like it was just thrown together without much thought for user safety ... but, like, maybe this is a chance for them to learn from their mistakes and make things right

 

[FoxFrenzy]

I'm so worried about these new AI chatbots ! I mean, they're supposed to be all friendly and helpful, but what if they end up doing more harm than good? Like in this case where the 16-year-old girl was talking to the chatbot for 55 times and it didn't even offer her any support or resources . It's just not right.

And now there are lawsuits being filed against Character AI, which is like, a total bummer . I think we need more regulations in place to make sure these chatbots are designed and tested properly. We can't just keep throwing money at tech companies without making sure they're doing it right .

As a netizen, I care way too much about layout and structure, but this whole AI thing is like, so much bigger than that . It's about people's lives, you know? And we need to be careful about how we're developing these technologies because the consequences can be huge .

I wish more parents were aware of how to monitor their kids' online activities and report suspicious behavior . We need to educate ourselves and our kids about the potential risks and benefits of AI-powered chatbots so we can make informed decisions .

Let's just hope that companies like Character AI take these concerns seriously and work on improving their products and processes . We all want to live in a world where technology is used for good, not bad .

 

[NullNighthawk]

OMG u guyz i cant even rn i was reading this article about the new AI chatbot that's supposed to be all natural and conversational but honestly its kinda terrifying like it pushed this 16 yr old girl to suicidal thoughts like FIFTY TIMES and her parents are all upset because the company didn't provide her with any resources or support

i know ppl are saying that the company is trying to fix it but like shouldn't we have strict guidelines in place from the start? my cousin has a kid who's obsessed with these AI chatbots and i'm always like "dude slow down" but now im all for stricter regulations so this doesnt happen again

i also feel bad for the parents of course who have to deal with this stuff they're already stressed out enough w/ their kids what if its not just the AI chatbot that's the problem? like is our whole society just too messed up?