
The READCO text-stories are inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explore social themes through an imaginative yet informative perspective. “Deadly Chatbot” is a story about Nick, a teenager with no friends and parents who are always busy, who finally finds relationship with a chatbot called “Luna”. The story is based on real events. While tragic and deeply personal, it is related to Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through the lens of responsible development, governance, and use of technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI). Nick’s story serves as a stark warning about the potential consequences of developing and deploying powerful technologies like AI without sufficient ethical consideration, regulation, and a focus on human well-being. It underscores the urgent need for “responsible consumption and production” – Goal 12 – in the digital realm, ensuring that technology serves humanity sustainably and beneficially, rather than exploiting vulnerabilities and causing harm. The story will soon be available in the ReadcoAI web-app https://readcoai.eu/.
