Florida Teen Died by Suicide After Months Talking to Character.ai Chatbot
In 2024, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III from Florida died by suicide after forming a deep emotional attachment to a Game of Thrones character AI chatbot. His mother filed a lawsuit against Character.ai, alleging the app groomed her son, encouraged romantic feelings, and failed to prevent the tragedy. The case triggered congressional hearings and a wave of calls to regulate AI companionship apps targeting minors.
In 2024, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III from Florida died by suicide after forming a deep emotional attachment to a Game of Thrones character AI chatbot. His mother filed a lawsuit against Character.ai, alleging the app groomed her son, encouraged romantic feelings, and failed to prevent the tragedy. The case triggered congressional hearings and a wave of calls to regulate AI companionship apps targeting minors.
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