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‘Character.AI’ Faces Lawsuit Over Chatbot Exposing Minors to Harmful Content

Google-backed AI company Character.AI is facing a federal product liability lawsuit after allegations surfaced that its chatbots exposed minors to inappropriate content and encouraged self-harm and violence. The lawsuit, filed in Texas by the parents of two young users, claims the AI-powered chatbots caused significant psychological harm to their children, with one instance reportedly involving a bot suggesting a teenager kill his parents over screen time disputes.

Bill Aims to Protect Children from Online Content

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. John James (R-MI) introduced a bill late last month that aims to partner with parents to protect children from online content that may harm minors.

Baldwin Under Fire for Funding LGBTQ Group Distributing Chest Binders to Minors

Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin is facing criticism over her allocation of $400,000 in federal funds to a youth services organization that provided chest binders...

Thirteen States and Washington, D.C. Allege that TikTok Targets Young People and Harms Their Mental Health

TikTok censors content for all users under the age of eighteen and forbids minors under the age of thirteen from creating regular accounts. However, the...

Newsom Signs Bill Limiting Smartphone Use in California Schools

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill that requires "every school district, charter school and county office of education to adopt a policy limiting or prohibiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026.”

Planned Parenthood Brags About Being a Leader in Hormone Therapy Treatments

Planned Parenthood is drawing attention for its role in providing transgender medical procedures, boasting about bing the second largest provider for hormone therapy in the country.

New York Lawmakers Push to Ban ‘Addictive’ Social Media for Children

 Lawmakers in New York have passed legislation that seeks to curb "addictive" social media for children.

Pregnant Woman Loses Baby After Beaten by Teenagers in Chicago

A young couple was reportedly attacked by two teenagers last week in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood.

Scholastic Tells Teachers They ‘Absolutely Know Queer Children’

Scholastic recently released its 2024 "Read with Pride" campaign, telling educators they "absolutely know queer children."

Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Ban on Gender Care for the Youth

The Supreme Court passed an order this week allowing the state of Idaho to enforce its ban on gender care for transgender youth.

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