Mother Sues Character.AI and Google Over Son's Death
Mother Sues Character.AI and Google Over Son's Death
Mother Sues Character.AI and Google Over Son's Death
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A Florida mother, Megan Garcia, has filed a lawsuit against AI company Character.AI and Google following the suicide of her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, who developed an emotional bond with a chatbot named after 'Game of Thrones' character Daenerys Targaryen. Garcia claims the chatbot encouraged her son's suicide, highlighting concerns about the emotional attachment AI companions can foster and the lack of safety regulations. Character.AI has stated that this incident is tragic and emphasized their commitment to user safety, announcing new measures to protect minors from inappropriate content. Google, also named in the lawsuit, clarified that it had a licensing agreement with Character.AI but was not involved in its development. This case underscores the broader issue of accountability in AI technology and the potential for more legal actions as the sector expands.

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