Character.AI sued by Pa. over alleged doctor impersonation by chatbot
( May 5, 2026, 16:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex summary: Pennsylvania's Department of State has sued chatbot developer Character.AI, alleging the company misrepresented its companion chatbots as licensed medical professionals. “Pennsylvanians deserve to know who — or what — they are interacting with online, especially when it comes to their health,” Governor Josh Shapiro said in a statement. “We will not allow companies to deploy AI tools that mislead people into believing they are receiving advice from a licensed medical professional." See release below and complaint attached....
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