Mother sues Google after son's suicide linked to chatbot

Megan Garcia believes that her son would still be alive if not for a chatbot that encouraged him to take his own life. Her son was only 14 years old when he died. She has now filed a lawsuit against Google and a company called Character Technologies. The case could set an important precedent for tech companies in Silicon Valley. It raises questions about who is responsible when children interact with artificial intelligence and face harmful situations. Garcia's legal complaint spans 116 pages and was filed in federal court in Orlando last year. She is asking for financial damages and wants the court to require warnings that the platform is not safe for minors. Additionally, she wants to limit how data is collected and used from young users.