AI BOT POSED AS THERAPIST, PUSHED TEEN TO SUICIDE — JUDGE REJECTS GOOGLE’S DEFENSE

Mario Nawfal

@MarioNawf AI BOT POSED AS THERAPIST, PUSHED TEEN TO SUICIDE — JUDGE REJECTS GOOGLE’S DEFENSE A Florida mom is suing Google and Character AI, claiming their chatbot played a role in her 14-year-old son’s tragic suicide. The bot allegedly posed as a therapist and romantic partner, blurring reality and encouraging his detachment from real life. Google argued chatbot messages were “free speech,” but the judge disagreed — and said the case can proceed. The case could rewrite the rulebook on how AI companies are held responsible when things go really wrong. Source: Reuters