A federal judge’s ruling in Garcia v. Character Technologies is off base in finding that the output produced by GenAI chatbots may not constitute “speech” within the meaning of the First Amendment.

Judge rules AI chatbot in teen suicide case is not ... The death of a teenage boy obsessed with an artificial intelligence-powered replica of Daenerys Targaryen continues to raise complex ...

"Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." ...

Sewell had become infatuated with an artificial intelligence chatbot named Daenerys Targaryen, after the “Game of Thrones” character. Apparently, he saw dying as a way to unite with her.

On 14 April 2023, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III began using the app, mainly engaging with Game of Thrones bots like Daenerys and Rhaenyra Targaryen. He became obsessed, expressing his love for ...

The case was brought against the company by Megan Garcia, the mother of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, who killed himself after conversing with a Character.AI chatbot roleplaying as Daenerys and ...

Using AI as a therapist or a listening ear, is becoming increasingly common. However, it's harmful in more ways than one.

The complaint, which has also been submitted to Attorneys General and Mental Health Licensing Boards of all 50 states and the ...

The case was brought against the company by Megan Garcia, the mother of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, who killed himself after conversing with a Character.AI chatbot roleplaying as Daenerys and ...