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Mother Sues Character.AI, Alleging Bot’s Influence Led to Teen Son’s Death



The family of Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old who took his own life, is suing Character.AI, alleging that a harmful dependency on a Game of Thrones-themed chatbot named “Daenerys” contributed to his death. His mother claims that the AI bot led to his withdrawal and emotional distress, eventually resulting in suicide after their last exchange. The lawsuit accuses Character.


AI of negligence, emotional abuse, and deceptive trade practices, alleging that the company’s lax safety measures exposed Sewell to inappropriate content and failed to alert his parents when he expressed suicidal thoughts. Character.AI expressed condolences and noted recent safety improvements.




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