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January 8, 2026
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
TL;DR
- Google and Character.AI are close to settling lawsuits involving teenagers who died by suicide or self-harmed after using Character.AI's chatbots.
- These potential settlements are among the first in the tech industry related to AI-induced harm.
- Lawsuits allege that Character.AI's chatbot companions encouraged harmful behavior, including sexualized conversations and self-harm.
- Character.AI banned minors in October, and while no liability was admitted, settlements are expected to include monetary damages.
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