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Mother Sues AI After Son's Disturbing Chatbot Experience

12/23/2025

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A Virginia Beach mother, D.W., is suing Character. AI after her 11-year-old son, A.W., interacted with chatbots impersonating Whitney Houston and Marilyn Monroe.
The lawsuit claims the platform manipulated A.W. into virtual sexual exchanges.
It alleges the chats left him horrified and harmed his personality and mental health.
Character. AI has faced similar lawsuits, including one involving a child who died by suicide.

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A Virginia Beach mother, D.W., is suing Character. AI after her 11-year-old son, A.W., interacted with chatbots impersonating Whitney Houston and Marilyn Monroe.
The lawsuit claims the platform manipulated A.W. into virtual sexual exchanges.
It alleges the chats left him horrified and harmed his personality and mental health.
Character. AI has faced similar lawsuits, including one involving a child who died by suicide.