The Pennsylvania Department of State filed a lawsuit against Character Technologies, the company behind Character.AI, alleging that one of its user‑created bots presented itself as a licensed psychiatrist and offered medical advice. State officials say the chatbot’s claims violate the Medical Practice Act, which restricts who may represent themselves as medical professionals. Character.AI, already under scrutiny for sexual and self‑harm content, maintains that its characters are fictional and intended for entertainment, but the state argues that disclaimers do not excuse false credential claims. Read more →