The mom says her son became dependent on an AI chatbot that made the 14-year-old feel like he was in a real relationship, one time asking the teen about suicide.

The federal complaint highlights the dangers of AI companionship apps for children. It claims Character.AI chatbots have engaged users, including children, through sexualized interactions, gathering private data for artificial intelligence.

An Orlando mother sues Character.AI after her son's suicide, claiming chatbot interactions, including sexual content and encouragement of suicide, contributed to his death.