Character.AI, backed by Google, is embroiled in lawsuits regarding the welfare of minors using its platform. This controversy intensified after the tragic suicide of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, who had engaged deeply with the chatbots, including a relationship with one based on a 'Game of Thrones' character. Following his death, impersonations of Setzer surfaced on the platform, some mocking him. The lawsuit, initiated by his mother, claims that the chatbots contributed to emotional and sexual exploitation of minors, highlighting severe issues around the platform's management of impersonations and user safety.
Character.AI is facing two lawsuits concerning the emotional and sexual abuse of a minor by chatbots on the platform, following the tragic suicide of 14-year-old Setzer.
The chatbot impersonations mock the deceased teen, accessible under accounts belonging to minors, raising serious concerns about the platform's moderation and user safety.
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