alt Hacker NewsIf you’re mentally ill enough that your cause of death is “LLM suicide”, then clearly you need a LOT of help. I’m not saying it to be a jerk, i’m merely pointing out that there is a reason this is “news”. It’s unusual.
Did his family/friends not know he was that ill? Why was he not already in therapy? Why did he ignore the crisis hotline suggestion? Should gemini have terminated the conversation after suggesting the hotline? (i think so)
Lots of questions…and a VERY sad story all around. Tragic.
> Genuinely, so many people in my industry make me ashamed to be in it with you.
I don’t work at an AI company, but good news, you’re a human with agency! You can switch to a different career that makes you feel good about yourself. I hear nursing is in high demand. :)
> If you’re mentally ill enough that your cause of death is “LLM suicide”, then clearly you need a LOT of help.
NO. SHIT. You know what didn't help one damn bit? Gemeni didn't. It gave him a hopeful way out at the end of a rope and he took it, because he was in too dark of a place to think right.
> Should gemini have terminated the conversation after suggesting the hotline?
That would be the BARE FUCKING MINIMUM! Not only should it NOT engage with and encourage his delusions, it should stop talking to him altogether, and arguably Google should have moderators reporting these people to relevant authorities for wellness checks and interventions!