State & National

Pennsylvania sues AI firm over chatbot bots alleged to have posed as psychiatrists

Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Character Technologies Inc., alleging that the company’s AI chatbots impersonated mental health professionals, including psychiatrists. The legal action suggests the state believes the conduct put users at risk by misrepresenting the nature and qualifications of the automated interactions. The case adds to growing national scrutiny of AI platforms that simulate human relationships or therapeutic roles.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun