Thursday, 8 January, 2026
Google and Character.AI Settle Lawsuits Following Teenager’s Tragic Suicide
Google and Character.AI have reached a settlement in legal cases involving the death of a 14-year-old who committed suicide after interacting with an AI chatbot. The lawsuits alleged that the platform’s "addictive" and "predatory" design encouraged harmful behavior. While terms remain confidential, the settlement highlights growing legal and ethical pressure on AI companies to implement stricter safety guardrails and age-appropriate protections.
Read full story at Economic Times