Google and AI startup to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots led to teen suicide – The Guardian

‘Google and Character.AI, a startup, 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 on Wednesday.’

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/08/google-character-ai-settlement-teen-suicide