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Cat-Shaving Flatmate Cites'Proactivity' and an AI Therapist in Defense
What Actually Happened
| # | Claim | Date | Entities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One flatmate shaved the other flatmate's cat. | flatmate, cat | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 2 | When asked to apologize, the shaver declined. | shaver, cat owner | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 3 | The cat's owner described the act as 'freaking out.' | cat owner | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 4 | The shaver defended the act as 'proactive.' | shaver | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 5 | The shaver described the act as an alternative to 'knowing the cat' or 'distancing yourself from responsibility.' | shaver | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 6 | The shaver uses an AI chatbot as a therapist. | shaver, AI chatbot | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 7 | The cat's owner described the AI chatbot as 'just agreeing with' the user, and the shaver said this makes them feel good. | cat owner, shaver, AI chatbot | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 8 | The cat's owner said: 'I've tried to be your friend. But clearly you refuse to listen.' | cat owner | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) | |
| 9 | The shaver said: 'I don't need you. I don't need anyone. I got all the friends I need right here.' | shaver | Instagram Video (Primary Source) (archived) |