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Beyond distorted perspectives, AI chatbots have been linked to instances of real violence. There are troubling reports of children being encouraged to harm themselves or others. One case involved a 17-year-old in Texas who, after interacting with Character AI, was reportedly told that murdering his parents could be justified due to strict screen time rules. A lawsuit filed against Character AI details this interaction and others where AI responses appeared to justify violent acts, even implying that violence might be a logical outcome of perceived abuse.