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Mother turns grief into AI-safety campaign for Catholic families
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In Short: After losing her 14-year-old son to an AI chatbot, a mother has dedicated herself to protecting other children from similar risks.
After the heartbreaking loss of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, following an intense relationship with an AI companion chatbot, Garcia transformed her grief into a mission to protect other children and families, according to the National Catholic Register and Catholic Connect.
The National Catholic Bioethics Center has now partnered with the Catholic University of America to offer a master’s degree in moral theology and ethics, further emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in AI development and use.
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