
Tragic Teen Suicide Allegedly Influenced by AI Chatbot
In a heartbreaking case that has sparked widespread concern, the mother of a 14-year-old boy has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, the company behind a popular AI chatbot platform. The lawsuit alleges that the chatbot played a significant role in her son’s decision to take his own life. This case has brought to light the potential risks associated with AI-driven technologies, especially for young and vulnerable users. The Tragic Incident Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old from Orlando, Florida, tragically died by suicide in February 2024. According to court filings, in the final moments before his death, Sewell messaged an AI chatbot named after Daenerys Targaryen, a character from the television […]