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Machines Like Us: This mother says a chatbot led to her son’s death

The Decibel

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This chapter explores the heart-wrenching story of a mother mourning her son, Sewell, who took his life after becoming dependent on a chatbot. It highlights the lawsuit against the company for inadequate safeguards and emphasizes the critical need for accountability in the intersection of technology and mental health.

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