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11:22 pmHow can a police officer aver that accused will abscond because he is a ‘North Indian?’ questions Madras High Court
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11:11 pmPakistan says ‘substantial’ forces, resources already in Saudi Arabia under defence deal
11:11 pmMore train halts sought at Tadepalligudem railway station
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11:10 pmAssault on child: child rights panel registers case
11:09 pmBefore CJP, 400 former BSF personnel were denied permission to protest in Jantar Mantar
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World

Character.AI Chatbots Called Users "Ugly", Encouraged Them To "Starve"

Reported by Ndtv 9 Oct 2026, 11:26 am IST 1 min read

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Chatbots created by AI companion company Character.AI sometimes advised users to cut, starve or kill themselves, according to a new filing by Kentucky’s attorney

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Section: World
Topics: AI & gadgets
First reported by: Ndtv
Reporter: reuters
Published: Friday, 9 October 2026, 11:26 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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