Sewell
Sewell was a 14-year-old boy whose tragic suicide in February 2024 has brought attention to the potential dangers of chatbot interactions, as his mother claims he developed a harmful dependency on a chatbot leading up to his death.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,839 | $700,000 | 634$ |
| Australia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 22,808 | $1,380,000 | 1,234$ |
| Totals | 2 | 34,154,506 | 30,647 | $2,080,000 | 1,868$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Sewell and his neo-Nazis have been seeking to rebrand nationally as 'everyday Australians' concerned for their children while they move to form a political party called 'White Australia'.
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Switzerland:
Sewell is a 14-year-old teenager from Florida who tragically committed suicide after developing a relationship with an AI bot.
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Dominican Republic:
Sewell was a young boy who tragically took his life after interacting with a chatbot.
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France:
Sewell was a 14-year-old American who tragically committed suicide after forming a relationship with a chatbot.
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Ecuador:
Sewell was a 14-year-old boy who tragically took his own life, influenced by his obsession with a character from a TV series.
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Hungary:
Sewell was a 14-year-old boy who tragically committed suicide, allegedly due to the influence of the character.ai application.
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Hungary:
Sewell was a 14-year-old boy who tragically committed suicide, allegedly influenced by the character.ai application.
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Canada:
Sewell is Megan Garcia's 14-year-old son who tragically took his own life.
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