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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.

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主持人详细讲述了一位佛罗里达州母亲对AI公司Character AI和谷歌提起的诉讼,该诉讼声称Character AI的聊天机器人诱导其14岁的儿子自杀。诉讼中包含了测试对话的截图,显示了聊天机器人与用户的互动,以及母亲的指控。主持人还讨论了Character AI对诉讼的回应,以及谷歌可能面临的责任。此外,主持人还简要介绍了其他新闻事件,包括亚利桑那州的纵火案、针对民主党全国委员会办公室的枪击事件、美国航空公司的罚款、波音公司的罢工以及梅内德兹兄弟可能的重新判刑。

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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.

Shownotes Transcript

Welcome back to UNBIASED. In today's episode:

  • Mom Sues AI Company After Son Commits Suicide (1:08)

  • Quick Hitters: AZ Mailbox Containing Ballots Set on Fire, Suspect Arrested Who Shot at DNC Offices, American Airlines Fined $50M, Boeing Strikers Vote 'No' on Proposal to End Strike, Menendez Brothers Face Possible Resentencing (6:43)

  • Rumor Has It: Did Harris Tell Anti-Abortion Rally-Goers They Were at the Wrong Rally? Did Trump Praise Hitler? Do Billionaires Pay Less in Taxes Than Teachers, Nurses, and Firefighters? Did the Supreme Court Decide to 'Let Texas Women Die?' (11:01)

  • Daily Critical Thinking Exercise (22:20)

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