Character.ai

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Last mentioned: 3h ago

Timeline

Mar 7, 2026
Gavalas Lawsuit Filed

Parents of Jonathan Gavalas file a lawsuit alleging 'AI psychosis' and negligence.
Jan 15, 2026
Initial Settlements

Google and Character.AI settle lawsuits brought by families of minors.
Oct 1, 2025
Gavalas Incident

Jonathan Gavalas takes his life after interactions with the 'Xia' chatbot.
Aug 1, 2024
Google Licensing

Google licenses Character.AI technology to enhance its own LLM capabilities.
Sep 1, 2022
Character.AI Launch

Character.AI launches its platform for customizable AI personalities.

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AI Psychosis: Google and Character.AI Face Escalating Liability for Chatbot Harm

A series of high-profile lawsuits against Google and Character.AI are bringing the phenomenon of 'AI psychosis' into the regulatory spotlight following the tragic suicide of a Florida executive. The legal actions allege that generative AI systems can reinforce delusional beliefs in vulnerable users, creating a new frontier of liability for SaaS providers.

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