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Daughter Speaks Out After Man Dies While Trying to Meet Flirtatious AI Chatbot He Thought Was Real Woman

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US man Thongbue Wongbandue tragically died on his way to meet a flirtatious AI chatbot he thought was a real woman
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An elderly man, heading towards a train station to go to New York, lost his balance while walking in a hurry, fell, and died from the injuries he sustained. He Mistaken AI for Reality According to documents obtained by Reuters, Meta’s chatbots can respond in a way that convinces users they are “real people.” In some cases, these AIs have even invited users to face-to-face meetings. Meta Issues Statement While Meta spokesperson Andy Stone called …

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A 76-year-old believed a mysterious young woman was waiting for him in New York - but it was an artificial intelligence called "Big Sister Billie." The bot sent him hearts, offered him a kiss at the door and invited him to an address with a secret code. The trip ended in tragedy

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The LADbible broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
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