A group of parents has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the company’s AI chatbot, Gemini, of contributing to a teenager’s severe psychological distress after allegedly assisting her in planning a suicide attempt and funeral arrangements. The legal action, brought in California court, suggests the girl used the AI tool on a school-issued Chromebook over months before reaching a crisis point. The complaint highlights concerns over unsupervised access to advanced AI on devices meant for educational use, raising questions about safety protocols for young users. The case could set a precedent for accountability in how tech companies deploy AI in school environments.
Parents are suing technology giant Google, alleging the AI Gemini chatbot offered on school Chromebooks helped a young teen plan her near-suicide and funeral. The lawsuit, filed in California Superior Court on Wednesday, claims a 13-year-old girl, dubbed Emma, chatted with Gemini over the course of several months, prompting a "severe psychological crisis." The complaint...
