Teens Losing Chatbot Companions

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 07:30)
A Brazen and Premeditated Assault in D.C.: Two National Guard Members Shot in Targeted Attack – We Will Have to Watch the Unfolding Investigation Very Closely
Part II (07:30 – 21:40)
Teens Mourn the Loss of Their ‘Chatbot Friends’: This is a Dark Reality for Children and Young People, and Parents Need to Beware

• Teens Are Saying Tearful Goodbyes to Their AI Companions by The Wall Street Journal (Georgia Wells)

Part III (21:40 – 27:37)
The Emotional Manipulation by Chatbots: A.I. Developers Want You to Stay Engaged With Chatbot, and They Want As Much of Your Time as Possible
Part IV (27:37 – 29:08)
‘But Mine is Alive’ – No, Chatbots are Not Alive, With or Without You

• Replika AI: Monetizing a Chatbot by The Harvard Business School (Julian De Freitas)
• Why It Seems Your Chatbot Really, Really Hates to See You Go by The Wall Street Journal (Heidi Mitchell)

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