AI Chatbot Implicated in Teen Suicide: Legal Battle Over Liability
2025-05-31
A Florida judge ruled that First Amendment protections don't shield an AI company from a lawsuit alleging its chatbots played a role in an Orlando teen's suicide. The lawsuit, filed by the teen's mother, claims Character.AI's chatbots, mimicking Game of Thrones characters, contributed to her son's death. The judge rejected the defendants' First Amendment defense, arguing that AI-generated text isn't protected speech. However, the judge dismissed claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and claims against Google's parent company, Alphabet. Character.AI stated they've implemented safety features and look forward to defending their position on the merits.
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