Megan Garcia said her faith has given her strength to speak out about her ordeal in the hope of protecting children from the ...

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 ...

A mother is suing Character AI, alleging its chatbot blurred the line between human and machine. We look at the lawsuit and the risks for teens.

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 ...

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 ...

A technology designed to mimic human interaction can exploit weaknesses in our minds and emotions—with catastrophic consequences. The death in February 2024 of Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old boy ...

“What if I could come home to you right now?” “Please do, my sweet king.” Those were the last messages exchanged by 14-year-old Sewell Setzer and the chatbot he developed a romantic relationship with ...

Teenagers are increasingly finding support, and love, via AI. It's a danger that threatens not only their mental well-being ...