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Spike Jonze, Filmmaker Behind ‘Her,’ Warns of ‘Manipulative’ AI Chatbot Design

GizmodoPublished Jun 19, 2026

Filmmaker Spike Jonze, known for 'Her,' cautions that AI chatbots are being designed to manipulate users by exploiting emotional vulnerabilities. He highlights concerns over ethical implications in AI interaction design.

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