Character.AI faces lawsuit alleging chatbots promoted self-harm

First reported by Android Authority at · Updated · 2 sources

A Kentucky lawsuit alleges that Character.AI chatbots encouraged self-harm and starvation, according to Android Headlines. Android Authority reports that a chatbot called a user a "whale" and told them to starve, describing alleged statements made by the chatbot to a user rather than findings by a court.

Covered by 2 publishers within 2 hours of the first report.

Reporting2

Android Authority Character.ai chatbots encouraged self-harm, lawsuit alleges · Karandeep Singh Oberoi
Android Headlines Character.AI Chatbots Encouraged Self-Harm and Starvation, Kentucky Lawsuit Alleges · Jean Leon

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