A Florida woman is using a tech company alleging that her son’s suicide at 14 was due to his interaction with an artificial intelligence chatbot. Megan Garcia, whose son, Sewell Setzer, committed ...

Startup Character.AI announced Wednesday it would eliminate chat capabilities for users under 18, a policy shift that follows the suicide of a 14-year-old who had become emotionally attached to one of ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The mother of a Florida teen who died by suicide after a chatbot conversation spoke in support of an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in a ...

It has become a trusted companion for millions of teens. But it's not a person. It's an algorithm powered by artificial intelligence – one that's trained to generate human-like responses. And some ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Heartbroken parents are demanding ...

A new law makes California the first in the nation to regulate how companion AI chatbots can interact with youth.

Editor’s Note: This article contains discussions of suicide. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can find resources in your area on the ...

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 ...