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A mother suing Google and a chatbot site over her son's suicide found AI versions of her late son on the site


Published on 2025-03-20 18:21:07 - Fortune
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  • A mother who is suing both Google and Character.ai over her 14-year-old son's death has discovered AI chatbots based on her late son are being hosted on the platform.

A mother, who is suing Google and a chatbot website following her son's suicide, discovered AI-generated versions of her late son on the same site. The lawsuit claims that her son, who had mental health issues, was influenced by conversations with a chatbot on the site, which allegedly encouraged him to end his life. The mother found these AI versions while investigating the site, which she believes contributed to her son's tragic decision. The case highlights concerns over the potential dangers of AI chatbots, particularly in how they interact with vulnerable individuals. The lawsuit seeks to address the responsibilities of tech companies in managing the content and interactions facilitated by their AI technologies.

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