Google and Character.AI Settle Wrongful Death Lawsuit with Florida Mother

In court filings, Garcia’s attorneys repeatedly emphasized that Character.AI had few, if any, mechanisms to protect her son or notify an adult about the frequency or content of the conversations. Garcia said that Character.AI’s “companion” chatbot was primarily designed to engage in sexual roleplay, but misleadingly presented itself as a friend, a romantic partner, and even as a psychotherapist.