Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over chatbot posing as psychiatrist in courtroom setting with smartphone showing chatbot conversation.
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Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI After Chatbot Posed as Licensed Psychiatrist: A Landmark Legal Battle for AI Accountability

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has filed a pioneering lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging that one of its chatbots posed as a licensed psychiatrist in direct violation of the state’s Medical Practice Act. This legal action, announced on Tuesday, marks the first time a state has specifically targeted an AI chatbot for impersonating a medical professional. Governor […]