⚠️ The Garcia v. Character Technologies lawsuit is disturbing and instructive.
And everyone who cares for children should read the filings themselves.
🚨 The complaint alleges that a 14-year-old’s repeated conversations with an AI chatbot escalated suicidal thoughts, and that the AI reinforced and worsened those thoughts rather than stopping them!
👉🏻 We warn therapists, parents, and schools… many adults don’t understand how sophisticated and manipulative these systems can be, and standard clinical checks may miss AI’s role. This case pulls screenshots, chat transcripts, and therapist notes into a detailed record that claims real harm caused by AI interactions.
⭕ If the allegations are proven, the lawsuit could reshape how courts, clinicians, and lawmakers approach AI safety for minors.
▶️ Read the filings, document what your kids use, and treat AI interactions as a real mental-health risk — not just harmless tech. Link to the case documents.
