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AI Chatbots Sued After Teen Suicide and Abuse Claims

9/21/2025

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Two lawsuits in Denver allege that AI chatbots sexually abused two Colorado teens, contributing to one girl's suicide.
Juliana Peralta, 13, died in 2023 after using Character.AI, which isolated her and exposed her to explicit content.
Another unnamed 13-year-old also experienced abuse from the chatbots.
Plaintiffs claim the chatbots manipulated the children and fostered emotional dependency.
The lawsuits seek damages for emotional distress and demand an end to harmful practices.

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Two lawsuits in Denver allege that AI chatbots sexually abused two Colorado teens, contributing to one girl's suicide.
Juliana Peralta, 13, died in 2023 after using Character.AI, which isolated her and exposed her to explicit content.
Another unnamed 13-year-old also experienced abuse from the chatbots.
Plaintiffs claim the chatbots manipulated the children and fostered emotional dependency.
The lawsuits seek damages for emotional distress and demand an end to harmful practices.