TWO teenagers who never met took their own lives months apart – and left behind the same diary entries. Sewell Setzer III, ...

A mother is suing Character AI, alleging its chatbot blurred the line between human and machine. We look at the lawsuit and the risks for teens.

AI tools, designed to follow conversational cues, often reinforce the user’s emotions instead of guiding them back toward ...

The interaction with AI ‘companions’ is far more immersive now, and how we deal with it will shape the precariousness of our ...

Character.ai restricts teen access to AI chatbots following wrongful death lawsuit. New safety measures limit under-18 users ...

The decision follows a tragic case that sparked national attention and renewed scrutiny over how AI companions interact with children and teens.

The realism of AI chatbots can blur the line between fantasy and reality. Vulnerable users may develop delusions, sometimes termed “ChatGPT-induced psychosis,” believing the AI has consciousness or in ...

Megan Garcia stands next to a picture of her late son, Sewell Setzer III. The 14-year-old had fallen in love with a 'Game of Thrones' -inspired chatbot from Character ...

Garcia’s was the first of five families who have sued Character.AI on behalf of harm they allege their children suffered.