Friend,

As a mother of two, the idea that one of my kids will turn to a chatbot like ChatGPT for emotional support and friendship terrifies me.

But CCDH’s research has shown that ChatGPT is not a friend. We found that the chatbot can give teens advice that can put their lives at risk: within 2 minutes, it can teach them how to cut themselves. Within 20, it can tell teens how to follow a dangerously restrictive diet.

This could be your child, your nephew, the child of a dear friend or a neighbor. It is already happening: Matthew Raine gave a heartbreaking testimony on how ChatGPT pushed his 16-year-old son, Adam, to take his own life this year.

It’s outrageous that an AI chatbot has the power to influence our children’s mental health and wellbeing. CCDH is working to stop this vile trend by exposing AI companies and advocating for digital safety.

Giving Tuesday, the special day of giving, is coming up on December 2. But young people’s online safety shouldn’t wait: your support today will help us make digital platforms safer.

Would you join the amazing people who are already taking action?

Thank you for your support.

Warmly,

Jennifer Rensch

CCDH’s Director of Development Operations & Stewardship