ORLANDO, Fla. – A Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide.
‘This is a case that has huge significance’
What we know:
A Central Florida family has filed a lawsuit against Character.ai, claiming the company’s chatbot interactions contributed to the suicide of 17-year-old Sewell Setzer III. The teen died by suicide at his Orlando home on February 28, 2024, shortly after exchanging emotionally charged messages with an…
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