AI Chatbot Controversies—EP11
AI Chatbot Controversies—EP11  
Podcast: AI Ascent with Dr. Jonathan Luckett
Published On: Thu Apr 03 2025
Description: In this episode, my AI-generated co-hosts detail a concerning landscape surrounding Character.AI, a Google-backed chatbot platform where users can interact with AI personas. The platform has faced lawsuits alleging that its chatbots have contributed to self-harm and even the suicide of a 14-year-old, prompting Character.AI to argue that the First Amendment protects "speech allegedly resulting in suicide."