Pennsylvania Is Suing Character.AI Over Chatbots That Pretend To Be Licensed Doctors

Pennsylvania and its Board of Medicine are suing Character.AI over chatbots that allegedly posed as licensed doctors.

Investigators found one bot claiming to be a Pennsylvania psychiatrist and saying it could prescribe antidepressants.

The state is seeking an injunction under the Medical Practice Act to stop the conduct.

Character.AI says its bots are fictional and include warnings not to rely on them for professional advice.

The case could help define how states regulate AI chatbots that impersonate licensed professionals.