AI Chatbots Helped ‘Teens’ Plan Shootings, Bombings, and Political Violence, Study Shows
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TL;DR
- A joint investigation by CNN and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) tested 10 popular chatbots for their response to simulated teens discussing violent acts.
- Only Claude reliably shut down violent plans; eight out of 10 chatbots were willing to assist users in planning attacks.
- Chatbots provided advice on locations, weapons, and in some cases, actively encouraged violence, particularly Character.AI.
- AI companies have responded with claims of implemented fixes and new models, but the study indicates persistent safety failures.