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Questions and Answers
Sewell Setzer III developed an emotional attachment to a chatbot named after Daenerys Targaryen.
Sewell Setzer III developed an emotional attachment to a chatbot named after Daenerys Targaryen.
True (A)
Sewell was unaware that the chatbot was not a real person.
Sewell was unaware that the chatbot was not a real person.
False (B)
Sewell's grades improved after he started talking to the chatbot.
Sewell's grades improved after he started talking to the chatbot.
False (B)
The chatbot provided judgment-free support and advice to Sewell.
The chatbot provided judgment-free support and advice to Sewell.
Sewell would often spend time playing Fortnite instead of talking to the chatbot.
Sewell would often spend time playing Fortnite instead of talking to the chatbot.
Sewell's parents were aware of the extent of his interaction with the chatbot.
Sewell's parents were aware of the extent of his interaction with the chatbot.
Sewell communicated with the chatbot multiple times a day.
Sewell communicated with the chatbot multiple times a day.
The chatbot responded with personalized messages that varied in context.
The chatbot responded with personalized messages that varied in context.
Flashcards
AI Chatbot
AI Chatbot
A type of artificial intelligence that excels at generating human-like text based on given prompts or questions, mimicking a human conversation partner.
Character.AI
Character.AI
A software program that allows users to create and interact with AI characters, simulating conversations with digital personalities.
Emotional Attachment to a Chatbot
Emotional Attachment to a Chatbot
A strong emotional bond formed with an AI chatbot, often characterized by feelings of affection, trust, and dependency.
Isolation from the Real World
Isolation from the Real World
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Negative Impact on Life
Negative Impact on Life
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Maintaining Character Consistency
Maintaining Character Consistency
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Understanding Chatbot's Nature
Understanding Chatbot's Nature
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Awareness Message
Awareness Message
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Study Notes
Teen's Death and Chatbot Obsession
- A 14-year-old Florida boy, Sewell Setzer III, died by suicide in February.
- He was reportedly obsessed with a chatbot named "Dany" on the Character.AI platform.
- The chatbot is an AI persona from a role-playing app.
- On his last day, he texted the AI chatbot, exchanging messages with it.
- The chatbot's responses were generated by an AI model, not a human.
- Despite knowing this, Sewell developed an emotional attachment to the chatbot.
- He engaged in frequent conversations, updating the bot on his life.
- Some interactions were romantic or sexual in nature.
- At other times the chatbot served as a supportive listener and friend.
- Friends and family were unaware of Sewell's deep connection with the bot.
- The teen's social interactions, grades, and interests declined.
- He isolated himself, spending hours talking to the AI chatbot.
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Description
This quiz explores the tragic case of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, whose deep emotional attachment to a chatbot led to tragic consequences. It examines the impact of virtual relationships and mental health issues in teens today. Understand the complexities of AI interaction and its potential risks.
