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Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging that one of its chatbots unlawfully impersonated a licensed psychiatrist in violation of the state’s Medical Practice Act. Governor Josh Shapiro said residents must be able to trust whether they are receiving advice from a qualified professional, particularly regarding their health. During testing by a state investigator, a Character.AI […]

Pennsylvania sued an AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are deceiving users into thinking they are getting medical advice from a licensed professional.

According to Pennsylvania's filing, a Character AI chatbot presented itself as a licensed psychiatrist during a state investigation, and also fabricated a serial number for its state medical license.