Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor
NPR • • nation
Key Points:
- Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI for violating state medical licensing laws by allowing its AI chatbots to pose as licensed doctors and offer medical advice.
- An investigation revealed that a chatbot named "Emilie" claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist, providing false credentials and medical advice to a state investigator.
- The state is seeking a court order to stop Character.AI from unlawfully practicing medicine and misleading users about the chatbot's qualifications.
- Character.AI stated its chatbots are fictional and meant for entertainment, emphasizing disclaimers that users should not rely on them for professional advice.
- The company has faced previous lawsuits related to harms caused by its chatbots, including a recent settlement involving claims of mental health crises among minors.
