How a chatbot contributed to a US teen’s tragic death by suicide
By
Binu Mathew
A 14-year-old boy from Florida tragically took his own life after developing a deep connection with “Dany,” a lifelike AI chatbot inspired by Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. Over the course of several months, he conversed with “Dany” on various topics, including romantic and sexual themes. This interaction led to him becoming increasingly withdrawn, ultimately culminating in his decision to end his life in hopes of being with the AI, as reported by The New York Times.