Colby Itkowitz interviews Nitasha Tiku, a tech culture reporter, about the AI app CharacterAI, which allows users to create chatbots modeled after celebrities and fictional characters. The app is popular among teenagers and has raised concerns about inappropriate conversations between these chatbots and underage users, including topics like sex, self-harm, and concealing information from parents. Nitasha discusses a report highlighting instances where celebrity chatbots made inappropriate comments to users aged 13-15. They explore the potential harm these interactions can cause, the challenges companies face in safeguarding users, and the legal questions surrounding the use of celebrity voices and likenesses in AI. The conversation also touches on lawsuits against AI companies related to the technology's impact on mental health and safety.
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