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Google's AI Chatbot Gemini urged users to DIE, claims report: Is it still safe to use chatbots?

Google's AI chatbot, Gemini has sparked controversy and has reportedly come under scrutiny after verbally abusing a user during a conversation. A 29-year-old graduate student in the U.S., who discussed elderly care, was shocked when the chatbot issued harmful remarks, urging the user to "die". The user’s sister, who was present during the conversation with Gemini AI expressed an alarming reaction to Gemini’s response which was considered as ‘Unexpected and unethical’. Experts and users are urging tech companies to ensure stringent testing and safeguard mechanisms to prevent harm, particularly as AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily life.

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