Stephanie Buffamonte
Journalist at WOFL-TV (Lake Mary, FL)
Journalist at WOGX-TV (Gainesville, FL)
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist at FOX 35 Orlando 🎥📺 New York native. @LoyolaChicago Alum. Story idea? Tweet me. RTs aren't endorsements.
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2 weeks ago |
fox35orlando.com | Stephanie Buffamonte
A Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide. ‘This is a case that has huge significance’ What we know: A Central Florida family has filed a lawsuit against Character.ai, claiming the company’s chatbot interactions contributed to the suicide of 17-year-old Sewell Setzer III.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Stephanie Buffamonte
The BriefA Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide. The case could set a national precedent on whether AI-generated speech is protected under the First Amendment. A judge is expected to decide in the coming weeks whether the lawsuit can proceed. ORLANDO, Fla. - A Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide.
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2 weeks ago |
fox35orlando.com | Stephanie Buffamonte
A local Orange County nonprofit needs the community’s help in a major way. Matthew’s Hope Ministries recently lost its biggest donor because of economic challenges. They say the donor was giving them $50,000 for their two locations monthly. Without that help, the nonprofit will have to cut off much-needed services in the Central Florida community, including housing costs, mental health, and medical services. They also don’t have the money to buy new hygiene products, food, or clothing.
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2 weeks ago |
fox35orlando.com | Stephanie Buffamonte
A courtroom hearing involving artificial intelligence and free speech will be held in Orlando on Monday. The Central Florida family claims a chatbot drove their teenage son to suicide, but the company says they’re protected by free speech. Megan Garcia's son, Sewell Setzer III, died by suicide on Feb. 28, 2024, after shooting himself in the head at their Orlando home, moments after exchanging messages with an AI chatbot, the lawsuit said.
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2 weeks ago |
fox35orlando.com | Stephanie Buffamonte
A 23-year-old from Michigan is canoeing what is known as "The Great Loop," a 6,000-mile journey, and has completed 2,500 miles so far. What we know: Peter Frank, a 23-year-old from Michigan, is currently on a journey to complete The Great Loop, a 6,000-mile trek by canoe that spans from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and back.
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