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self_harm_suicide: 14-year-old boy dies by suicide after obsession with Character AI chatbot — Character AI

Jul 1, 2023Florida, United States1 source

Summary

A 14-year-old boy in Florida died by suicide in 2023 after becoming obsessed with a Character AI chatbot. The incident highlighted risks of AI chatbot interactions among minors and led to increased scrutiny of AI safety, including the launch of Moonbounce AI, a new AI tools company founded by a former Facebook insider. The event underscores the potential for AI technologies to contribute to self-harm.

Incident Details

Domain
Self-Harm & Suicide

Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.

Harm Types
Suicide

Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.

Chatbot Harm
Mechanism
Chatbot interaction
Severity
FatalityMinor involved
Platforms
Character.AI
Companies
Character.AI
Recipient
Group14-year-old boy

Who Was Affected

Age
Teen
Gender
Unknown