Ex-Google CEO Schmidt Sounds Alarm on AI Love Letters

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt raised concerns in November 2024 about young boys becoming obsessed with AI girlfriends, citing the tragic suicide of a 14-year-old influenced by a 'Game of Thrones'-themed chatbot on Character.AI. Schmidt highlighted the vulnerability of young men, the exposure to harmful online content, and criticized existing laws like Section 230 for shielding tech companies from accountability. He urges stricter regulations and better parental guidance to safeguard youth from the pitfalls of virtual relationships.