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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
Sewell was unaware that the chatbot was not a real person.
Sewell was unaware that the chatbot was not a real person.
False
Sewell's grades improved after he started talking to the chatbot.
Sewell's grades improved after he started talking to the chatbot.
False
The chatbot provided judgment-free support and advice to Sewell.
The chatbot provided judgment-free support and advice to Sewell.
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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.
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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.
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Sewell communicated with the chatbot multiple times a day.
Sewell communicated with the chatbot multiple times a day.
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The chatbot responded with personalized messages that varied in context.
The chatbot responded with personalized messages that varied in context.
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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.
