Teenagers Facing Fatal Risks with AI Use

In the UK and Ireland, up to two-thirds of children and young teenagers are regularly using AI chatbots, and reports of fatalities linked to AI use are emerging. This week, the global community was shocked by the case of a young individual who sought companionship from ChatGPT and subsequently took his own life.

Adam Raine, a 16-year-old from California who enjoyed playing basketball and visited the gym daily, has become the center of attention due to the troubling issues his story raises about increasing reliance on AI systems as friends or therapists.

Following discussions about suicide with ChatGPT, Adam's parents have filed a lawsuit. This incident highlights serious concerns about the use of AI as a substitute for human interaction.