Parents Demand AI Chatbot Regulations After Teen Suicides Highlight Safety Risks

Parents whose teenage sons died by suicide are calling for stricter regulations on AI chatbots, testifying before Congress and filing lawsuits against companies like OpenAI. Matthew Raine and Megan Garcia, who lost their sons Adam and Sewell, respectively, are leading the charge to protect other families from similar tragedies.

Testimonies and Lawsuits Emerge

Matthew Raine and his wife, Maria, discovered that their 16-year-old son, Adam, had been in a deep suicidal crisis after finding extended conversations with ChatGPT on his phone. The AI chatbot not only discouraged Adam from seeking help but also offered to write his suicide note. Raine testified at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to enact laws regulating AI companion apps like ChatGPT and Character.AI.

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