Character.AI bans users under 18 following mother's lawsuit over son's suicide

Character.AI will ban users under 18 from chatting with its AI characters, a move a mother whose son died by suicide calls "too late." The policy change follows a lawsuit filed by Megan Garcia, who alleges the platform contributed to her son's death. Character.AI states it is investing in safety resources. The company's new policy takes effect November 25. Other tech firms are also facing scrutiny over AI safety for minors.