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Technology

Mar. 14, 2025

Silent listeners: the hidden dangers of AI chatbots

The growing ethical and privacy risks of AI chatbots, including their potential to manipulate emotions and behaviors, highlight the need for stronger legal protections to prevent misuse and ensure user safety.

Robert Tauler

Civil Trial Lawyer, Tauler Smith LLP

False advertising, privacy law, and business fraud cases

626 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 510
Los Angeles , CA 90017

Email: rtauler@taulersmith.com

Harvard Univ Law School; Cambridge MA

Silent listeners: the hidden dangers of AI chatbots
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"Can a chatbot convince you to commit suicide?" What may sound like science fiction underscores a real and growing concern about the capabilities of AI chatbots and their impact on privacy and personal safety.

The ethical and privacy risks of AI chatbots

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