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The Google logo is pictured atop an office building in Irvine, California, August 7, 2017. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Jan 9, 2026

Google and chatbot start-up Character move to settle teen suicide lawsuits

Google and Character.AI agreed to settle lawsuits alleging AI chatbots harmed minors, including wrongful-death claims tied to teen suicides.