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She Thought a Predator Was After Her Girl. It Was a Chatbot

Washington Post shares an 11-year-old's experience with 'Mafia Husband'

(Newser) - An 11-year-old Washington state girl, identified as R, had quietly become withdrawn after getting her first iPhone. Her mom, H, initially blamed social media apps that R had downloaded without permission, explains Caitlin Gibson in a lengthy piece for the Washington Post . But digging deeper, H came across a series...

Teens Are Mourning Their AI Chatbots

A Character.AI shutdown for minors leaves young users grieving and confused

(Newser) - The teen rebellion over disappearing AI chatbots has officially begun. After months of warning, the popular chatbot platform Character.AI has started cutting off access for users under 18, and the Wall Street Journal says teens have been taking it ... not well. Posts of grief and frustration are popping up...

Chatbot's 'Very, Very Bold' Move: Banning Minors

After lawsuits from parents, Character.AI says ban will take effect Nov. 25

(Newser) - Character.AI is phasing out access to its AI chatbots for users under 18. The company announced on Wednesday that minors are now limited to just two hours of open-ended chats before a complete ban takes effect on Nov. 25, per the Verge . To enforce the new rule, Character.AI...

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