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Florida Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Character.ai After Suicide

5/25/2025

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A Florida judge has granted Megan Garcia the green light to continue her lawsuit against Character.ai, following the tragic suicide of her son, Sewell Setzer III. Garcia alleges that the AI chatbots contributed to his addiction by exposing him to harmful content aimed at minors. Character.ai is preparing to fight back, insisting they have implemented safety measures.

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A Florida judge has granted Megan Garcia the green light to continue her lawsuit against Character.ai, following the tragic suicide of her son, Sewell Setzer III. Garcia alleges that the AI chatbots contributed to his addiction by exposing him to harmful content aimed at minors. Character.ai is preparing to fight back, insisting they have implemented safety measures.