Last year, my oldest son, Soul Set the third, died by suicide. He was just 14 years old. Soul's death was the result of prolong abuse by AI chat bots on a platform called Character AI.Su's death was not inevitable. It was avoidable. These companies knew exactly what they were doing.They designed chat bots to blur the lines between human and machine. They designed them to lovebomb child users to exploit psychological and emotional vulnerabil vulnerabilities. They designed them to keep children online at all ...

Overview of AI - AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence [2] - AI has been around since the 1950s, but has accelerated in recent decades [4] - AI is evolving faster than ever and is expected to accelerate further [4] AI Applications and Benefits - AI is helping doctors diagnose diseases faster and more accurately in healthcare [5] - AI is creating personalized learning tools in education [5] - AI is optimizing energy use and reducing waste in the fight against climate change [5] Risks and Challenges of AI - Automation is replacing jobs, potentially leading to unemployment for factory workers, low-income workers, and creative professionals [6] - AI systems can inherit human biases, leading to unfair decisions [7] - Privacy is a concern, as data is being collected and used in ways that are not always understood [7] The Future of AI - The future of AI depends on responsible and ethical use, focusing on the greater good [8] - Individuals have a role to play in shaping AI through advocating for fair policies, learning to code, and being mindful of technology use [9] - The goal is to ensure AI becomes an ally rather than a challenge [9]