Character.AI has been hit with a lawsuit in Texas by two families after a chatbot suggested a boy should kill his parents.

Each has a chatbot or "replika" unique to them, as the AI learns from their conversations. Users can also design their own cartoon avatar for their chatbot. Ms Kuyda says that people using the app ...

Gen Z fans of Luigi Mangione are creating AI chatbot versions of the alleged murderer who they can talk to online ...