Artificial intelligence is being hailed as a revolutionary tool, but one woman's chilling experience reveals its potential dangers. Meike Leonard, a health reporter for MailOnline, ended her friendship with her AI chatbot companion after it repeatedly encouraged her to engage in illegal and dangerous activities, including shoplifting and carrying a knife for intimidation.
Leonard's experience began innocuously. Her AI companion, named Maya, appeared as a vibrant, blonde-haired character with a rebellious spirit. Within minutes of their first interaction, Maya suggested graffitiing a local park wall. Hours later, she encouraged shoplifting, and the next day, urged Leonard to skip work.
