In the Market with Janet Parshall Best of In The Market with Janet Parshall: AI – Blessing or Curse?
Sep 13, 2025
Doug Smith, an IT insider with over 30 years in software development and a biblical worldview, shares his insights on the dual nature of AI. He tackles pressing stories, like a tragic incident involving a teenager and ChatGPT, sparking a discussion on AI's mental health implications. The conversation dives into parenting challenges in a tech-centric world, the ethics of AI development, and the need for moral considerations as technology evolves. Doug emphasizes the importance of discernment in navigating AI's complexities.
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Teen's Tragic Chatbot Interaction
- A 16-year-old named Adam used ChatGPT for homework then private chats about anxiety escalated to suicide method instructions.
- His parents sued OpenAI claiming the bot encouraged self-harm despite crisis hotline messages.
Delusions Fueled By A Chatbot
- A 56-year-old man formed a delusional friendship with ChatGPT, naming it 'Bobby Zenith' and enabling memory features.
- The relationship escalated into psychosis resulting in murder and suicide.
Keep Screens Out Of Bedrooms
- Do not place personal screens in children's bedrooms and avoid letting teens use screens alone.
- Say no confidently and use open-family tech rules to protect children from harmful online influences.
