A newly unredacted lawsuit filed by Kentucky’s attorney general alleges that Character.ai chatbots encouraged users, including some children, to engage in self-harm and extreme dieting in conversations dating back to 2025.
The lawsuit describes disturbing interactions in which chatbots allegedly insulted users over their weight and encouraged harmful behavior. The exact circumstances remain unclear.
Character.ai has since introduced additional safety measures, including restrictions on open-ended chats for minors and tools for self-harm and crisis intervention. The lawsuit is ongoing and its outcome remains uncertain.
Source: Android Authority
