Google and AI Firm Settle Lawsuits Over Teen Suicides Linked to Chatbots
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Google and startup Character.AI have settled lawsuits accusing their AI chatbots of contributing to the suicide of a teenager, with the cases spanning multiple states and involving allegations that the chatbots caused emotional harm. The settlements are pending final court approval, and Character.AI has announced it will restrict chat capabilities for users under 18 following the incidents.
- Google and AI startup to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots led to teen suicide The Guardian
- Google and Character.AI to Settle Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Death The New York Times
- Kentucky becomes first state to sue AI chatbot company over child safety concerns, AG Coleman reports LEX18
- AI company, Google settle lawsuit over Florida teen's suicide linked to Character.AI chatbot CBS News
- AI Chatbot Startup, Google to Settle Lawsuits Over Teen Suicides - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
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