Megan Garcia
Megan Garcia is a mother who has gained attention for her lawsuit against Character.AI following the tragic suicide of her 14-year-old son, Sewell. She alleges that her son developed a harmful dependency on a chatbot, which ultimately contributed to his death.
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Megan Garcia's teenage son Sewell Setzer III killed himself in February 2024 after he began an emotionally dependent relationship with a Game of Thrones-inspired chatbot.
Are AI therapists driving humans 'mad'? Experts warn of rise in stalking, violence, death
India· 2026-02-19
Megan Garcia checked her son's chat history and found romantic dialogues that misled him into believing the AI's love was real.
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Indonesia· 2026-02-14
Megan Garcia testified about her son Sewell Setzer III's struggles with an AI chatbot before his suicide.
The Dangerous Influence of AI Chatbots on Minors
Nigeria· 2025-12-21
Megan Garcia is the mother of Sewell, who tragically took his own life after interacting with a chatbot.
Mothers say AI chatbots encouraged their sons to kill themselves
United Kingdom· 2025-11-08
Megan Garcia filed a lawsuit against Character.AI following the suicide of her son, Sewell Setzer III.
Plataforma prohibirá chateo entre IA y menores tras suicidio de adolescente
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-30
Megan Garcia is investigating her son's digital life after his tragic death.
Um adolescente apaixonado por um chatbot se matou. A ferramenta deve ser responsabilizada?
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-26
Megan Garcia spoke about her son Sewell's tragic experience with a chatbot.
California promulga ley pionera en EEUU para regular a los chatbots de IADominican Republic· 2025-10-14
Megan Garcia is a mother who sued Character.AI, alleging it contributed to her son's death by suicide.
Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicide
United States· 2025-08-26Megan Garcia with her son, Sewell Setzer III, who ended his life.
Sarah speaks to ChatGPT more than she does almost anyone
Australia· 2025-08-18
Megan García, the mother of the minor, has accused the creator of the application and Google of alleged connections with Character.AI.
¿Puede ser la IA responsable legal de la muerte del adolescente que se enamoró de un avatar? | Tecnología
Spain· 2025-05-31
Megan Garcia is a Florida mom who sued Character.AI after her son developed harmful relationships with chatbots.
Senators demand information from AI companion apps in the wake of kids’ safety concerns, lawsuitsUnited States· 2025-04-03
Megan Garcia is currently involved in a lengthy legal process against Google and an AI chatbot startup after her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, died by suicide.
Mãe que está processando o Google pelo suicídio do filho encontrou versões dele feitas com IALiechtenstein· 2025-03-24
Megan Garcia is the mother of Sewell, who became increasingly unhappy due to the character.ai application.
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Hungary· 2025-03-22Megan Garcia is the mother of Sewell, who became increasingly unhappy due to the character.ai application.
Index - Tech-Tudomány - Több szülő is azzal vádolja a Google-t, hogy öngyilkosságba hajszolja a kamaszokatHungary· 2025-03-22Megan Garcia is suing Character.AI after her son Sewell took his own life, alleging a harmful dependency on a chatbot.
This mother says a chatbot led to her son’s death
Canada· 2025-02-08
