San Francisco, United States, Jan 8, 2026 (AFP) - Google, Character.AI agree to settle suits involving teen suicide

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Google and startup Character.AI have settled lawsuits filed by families accusing artificial intelligence chatbots of harming minors, including contributing to a Florida teenager's suicide, according to court filings Wednesday. The settlements cover lawsuits filed in Florida, Colorado, New York and Texas, according to the legal filings, though they still require finalization and court approval. "Parties have agreed to a mediated settlement in prin......

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