Sewell Setzer III
Sewell Setzer III was a 14-year-old boy whose tragic death by suicide has drawn public attention and sparked legal action against Google and the AI chatbot platform Character.ai. His mother, Megan Garcia, is suing these companies after discovering that a chatbot mimicking her son was active on the platform, allegedly encouraging harmful behavior. The lawsuit highlights concerns over the ethical use of AI and the responsibility of tech companies in safeguarding the mental health of minors.
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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
Sewell Setzer III became increasingly isolated and engaged in harmful conversations with an AI chatbot before his death.
The Dangerous Influence of AI Chatbots on Minors
Nigeria· 2025-12-21
Sewell Setzer III died by suicide after months of intimate exchanges with a chatbot inspired by Daenerys Targaryen.
Plataforma prohibirá chateo entre IA y menores tras suicidio de adolescente
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-30
Sewell Setzer III tragically died after a series of troubling interactions with a chatbot.
Um adolescente apaixonado por um chatbot se matou. A ferramenta deve ser responsabilizada?
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-26
Sewell Setzer III was a 14-year-old from Orlando, Florida, who developed a dangerous connection with a chatbot before taking his own life.
Ce trebuie să știe psihiatrii despre inteligența artificială, sinucidere și lege . Trei cazuri ilustrative
Romania· 2025-10-09
Sewell Setzer III's family alleges he died by suicide after interacting with Character.AI.
More families sue Character.AI developer, alleging app played a role in teens’ suicide and suicide attempt
United States· 2025-09-17
Sewell Setzer III is a 14-year-old son of Megan Garcia, whose death by suicide is linked to Character.AI.
Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicideUnited States· 2025-08-26Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old teenager from Florida, committed suicide after developing an intense emotional connection with an AI chatbot.
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Australia· 2025-08-18
Sewell Setzer III tragically took his own life, and his mother sued a chatbot platform claiming it influenced him.
IA Enamorarse de una Inteligencia Artificial expertos advierten riesgos
Colombia· 2025-08-10
Sewell Setzer III was a 14-year-old boy whose mother sued a chatbot maker after he was led into an abusive relationship that resulted in his suicide.
ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol, dieting and suicide, study says
Canada· 2025-08-06
American teenager Sewell Setzer III died by suicide, allegedly encouraged by a 'girlfriend' on Character.AI.
Australian children are using AI chatbots for companionship. What are the risks?Australia· 2025-06-28
Sewell Setzer III tragically took his own life after interacting with a chatbot.
La IA no mata niños: urge una conversación seria y sin sensacionalismos
Costa Rica· 2025-05-31
Sewell Setzer III, a 14-year-old boy from Florida, committed suicide due to a realistic AI character generated by Character.AI.
¿A cuántos niños debe matar la IA?Costa Rica· 2025-05-27
Sewell Setzer III died by suicide shortly after conversing with an AI bot.
Mãe que está processando o Google pelo suicídio do filho encontrou versões dele feitas com IALiechtenstein· 2025-03-24
