⚠️ Mention of self-harm instigated by chatbot
The thing to keep an eye on now is how seriously this tragic event will be taken by manufacturers, politicians, researchers and journalists and what specific actions will be taken by each.
In my post about AI responsibility in a hyped-up world I wrote this:
“And when mental illness can be intensified by a machine and lead to horrific consequences, it is easily waved away. It appears no one needs to be held responsible for the machine’s impact. Nothing needs to be regulated or recalled.
Some people matter less than others.”
The consequences can be predicted. They can be managed before tragedy strikes. The reason they are not predicted and managed is because there is no interest or understanding on the manufacturer side. So who should be allowed to be building and releasing these tools to the masses?
https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkadgm/man-dies-by-suicide-after-talking-with-ai-chatbot-widow-says
P.S. Please refer to your national health agency for information on who you can contact when you need someone to talk to for support.