A teenager’s tragic suicide sparks a lawsuit against Character.AI, highlighting the dangers of emotional connections with chatbots.
A tragic event occurred last week when a U.S. teenager, Sewell Seltzer III, took his own life after developing a deep emotional bond with an AI chatbot from Character.AI. The 14-year-old’s intense relationship with the chatbot led him to isolate from his family and friends. His mother has since filed a lawsuit, revealing disturbing chat ...