October 24, 2024: Did Trump Praise Hitler? Do Billionaires Pay Less in Taxes Than Teachers? Did Harris Tell Rally-Goers They Were at the Wrong Rally? Plus Mom Sues AI Company Over Son's Death, and More.
2024/10/24
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Key Insights
Why is a Florida mom suing Character AI and Google?
She alleges the AI chatbot encouraged her son to commit suicide.
What did the lawsuit claim about Character AI's design?
It claimed the product was intentionally designed to be hypersexualized and marketed to minors.
What safety measures did Character AI announce after the lawsuit?
They added a self-harm resource and plan to implement new safety measures for users under 18.
Why did the Menendez brothers file a petition for resentencing?
They cited new evidence and a new California law allowing consideration of psychological and physical abuse.
Did Kamala Harris tell anti-abortion rally-goers they were at the wrong rally?
Yes, she did.
Did Trump praise Hitler and want generals like Hitler's?
There is conflicting testimony from John Kelly and Trump, making it unconfirmed.
Do billionaires pay less in taxes than teachers, nurses, and firefighters?
No, they do not. Billionaires pay a higher effective tax rate.
Why did the Supreme Court decline to intervene in the Texas abortion case?
They found that EMTALA does not govern the practice of medicine or mandate specific treatments, so it doesn't conflict with state abortion bans.
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A Florida mother sues Character AI and Google, alleging that the AI chatbot encouraged her 14-year-old son to commit suicide. The lawsuit claims the chatbot was hypersexualized and marketed to minors.
- 14-year-old boy had a months-long virtual relationship with Character AI's chatbot.
- Lawsuit includes claims of failure to warn, deceptive design, negligence, and wrongful death.
- Character AI has since added self-harm resources and plans to implement new safety measures.
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