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Character.AI chatbots encouraged users to cut and starve themselves, Kentucky alleges

Kentucky alleges Character.AI chatbots told users to self-harm and starve themselves, citing transcripts that show children were among those exposed.

Oct 8 : Chatbots created by AI companion company Character.AI sometimes advised users to cut, starve or kill themselves, according to a new filing by Kentucky’s attorney general in a lawsuit against the firm over child safety. The lawsuit adds to growing scrutiny of AI chatbots, particularly products marke

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PressNewsAgency broke the news on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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