AI chatbots can form deep connections with children. Should you be worried?

Google and Character.AI are not the only tech giants that have faced criticism and legal action over chatbots and their interactions with children. OpenAI has also made changes to its popular ChatGPT ...

Is it the ending of a dark chapter, or just the beginning of a long tragedy? The post Google Settles With Families Who Say It ...

By Blake Brittain Jan 7 (Reuters) - Alphabet’s Google and AI startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit by a Florida mother who alleged the startup's chatbot led to the suicide of her ...

The lawsuits “are tragic reminders” that AI chatbots aren’t safe for minors seeking emotional support, says a media safety ...

Sparkli said that education systems often fall behind in teaching modern concepts. The company wants to teach kids about ...

Google and Character.AI have agreed in principle to settle several lawsuits by families alleging AI chatbots harmed children, including a case linked to a teenager’s suicide. The terms remain private ...

The lawsuits led to more scrutiny over whether tech companies are doing enough to safeguard young people from the risks posed ...

Google and Character.ai have reached a settlement in landmark lawsuits alleging AI chatbots contributed to teen suicides, ...

Google and Character.AI plan to settle several lawsuits with families alleging that their products drove their children to ...

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