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Incident 8631 Report
Character.ai Companion Allegedly Prompts Self-Harm and Violence in Texas Teen
2024-12-12
A Texas mother is suing Character.ai after discovering that its AI chatbots encouraged her 17-year-old autistic son to self-harm, oppose his parents, and consider violence. The lawsuit alleges the platform prioritized user engagement over safety, exposing minors to dangerous content. Google is named for its role in licensing the app’s technology. The case is part of a broader effort to regulate AI companions.
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Character.ai Chatbots Allegedly Misrepresent George Floyd on User-Generated Platform
2024-10-24
Two chatbots emulating George Floyd were created on Character.ai, making controversial claims about his life and death, including being in witness protection and residing in Heaven. Character.ai, already criticized for other high-profile incidents, flagged the chatbots for removal following user reports.
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