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Character.ai Chatbots Allegedly Misrepresent George Floyd on User-Generated Platform
Two chatbots emulating George Floyd were created on Character.ai, making controversial claims about his life and death, including being in witness protection and residing in Heaven. Character.ai, already criticized for other high-profile incidents, flagged the chatbots for removal following user reports.
- Date it happened
- 2024-10-24
- Organisation involved
- Character.ai users, @SunsetBaneberry983, @JasperHorehound160
- Product, system or model
- Character.ai
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