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Nov 2024
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#529: AI Fantasy to Real Life Tragedy

Real Crime Profile / Wondery
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Are Character Bots Safe for Kids and Teens? Kathy and Jim discuss the tragic case of a 14-year-old who took his own life after "falling in love" with an AI Character Bot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
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