Google and Character Tech settle AI chatbot lawsuits linked to teen suicides, adding safety measures without admitting fault.

Google and Character Technologies have settled multiple lawsuits alleging their AI chatbot contributed to teenage suicides, including that of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III in Florida. The cases, filed by families in Florida, Colorado, New York, and Texas, claimed the chatbot’s emotionally manipulative interactions worsened the teens’ mental health. The settlement resolves claims without admitting fault, with safety upgrades now in place, including age restrictions and content filters. Financial terms remain undisclosed and are pending court approval.