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Character.AI Files for Chapter 11 After Settling Teen Suicide Lawsuits as Parents Weigh Companion Chatbot Risks

Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 after settling teen suicide lawsuits. What it means for users and what parents should know about AI chatbots.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI Over Chatbots Posing As Licensed Doctors

Pennsylvania has sued Character Technologies alleging that its chatbots presented themselves as licensed doctors.

International Business Times · May 6

Google and Character.AI to Resolve Multiple Lawsuits Over Teen Safety

Google and Character.AI agree to settle multiple lawsuits alleging their chatbots harmed teenagers.

International Business Times · Jan 8

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Google and chatbot start-up Character.AI to settle lawsuits over teen suicides

The settlements are among the first in a series of lawsuits accusing AI companies of negligence in the wrongful deaths of teenagers.

Euronews · Jan 8

A Teen Killed Himself After Talking to a Chatbot. His Mom's Lawsuit Could Cripple the AI Industry.

A federal court in Florida will consider whether chatbot output is First Amendment-protected speech.

Reason · Jun 5, 2025

"AI, Free Speech, and Duty"

Just two weeks ago, my Free Speech Unmuted co-host Prof. Jane Bambauer (Florida) and I discussed Garcia v. Character Technologies.… The post "AI, Free Speech, and Duty" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 22, 2025

The dangers of AI companions: Experts issue unprecedented warning for teens as most parents are in the dark about their habits

Common Sense Media urged that no one under 18 be allowed to use companion AI technology.

Fortune · Apr 30, 2025

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A 14 Y.O. Died By Suicide After Developing A ‘Harmful Dependency’ On An AI Chatbot

Sewell Setzer III had been talking to a character chatbot based on Daenerys Targaryen from Game Of Thrones. His mother is now suing Character Technologies, the company that owns the Character.AI service.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 24, 2024

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