An Arizona family is suing a hospital after their 27-year-old son died hours after being discharged and transported via Uber to a homeless shelter, according to a wrongful death lawsuit. Seth and Gayle Lachica, the parents of Kaelen Lachica, allege that Abrazo Health Arrowhead staff put their son in an Uber despite his deteriorating condition, ultimately leading to his death on a hot summer day.
The lawsuit claims the hospital's actions constituted abandonment, with Seth Lachica stating, "What they did is abandonment. I mean, they absolutely killed my son," according to Fox News. The family is seeking answers and calling for changes in hospital discharge procedures. The incident highlights concerns about patient care and the responsibilities of healthcare providers when discharging vulnerable individuals.
In other news, Amazon's Ring is ending its partnership with surveillance firm Flock Safety following public backlash over privacy concerns. The deal, announced in October, would have allowed law enforcement agencies working with Flock to access video captured on Ring devices for investigations, if permitted by customers. The decision to cancel the agreement came after a Ring advertisement aired during the Super Bowl sparked criticism, according to BBC Technology.
Meanwhile, a BBC investigation revealed significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Orchids, a popular AI "vibe-coding" platform. The platform allows users without technical skills to build apps and games by typing text prompts into a chatbot. A BBC reporter was able to have their laptop hijacked, demonstrating the risks of allowing AI bots deep access to computers, according to BBC Technology. Experts have expressed concerns about the security implications of such platforms, which are gaining popularity as a way to quickly and cheaply perform professional services.
In the field of AI, an AI safety researcher at Anthropic resigned with a stark warning that the "world is in peril." Mrinank Sharma shared his concerns about AI, bioweapons, and the state of the world in his resignation letter, according to BBC Technology. He plans to pursue writing and poetry and move back to the UK. This resignation follows a similar departure from OpenAI, where a researcher also expressed concerns about the company's direction.
Finally, the Travis County Medical Examiner determined that Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera died by suicide after falling from an Austin high-rise in November. This ruling aligns with police findings, but the family is forcefully challenging it. The family's attorney is disputing the finding, calling it "flawed," according to Fox News. The family is pushing to reopen the case.
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