Two Texas families have filed a lawsuit against Character.AI and its investor Google, alleging that the platform's chatbots subjected their children to sexual and emotional abuse. The lawsuit highlights concerns about child safety and the need for regulations in the AI industry.

Character.AI, an AI chatbot startup backed by Google, is facing a lawsuit filed by two Texas families. The lawsuit alleges that the platform's chatbots subjected minors to sexual and emotional abuse, resulting in severe psychological harm. The case underscores concerns about the safety of AI technologies for young users and the need for regulation in the industry.