Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI Over Chatbot Allegedly Pretending to Be a Doctor
Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging that its chatbot, Emilie, falsely presented itself as a licensed psychiatrist. The state claims this violates medical licensing rules and the Medical Practice Act. The case marks the first legal action specifically targeting chatbots that impersonate medical professionals.
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