Texas probes Meta, Character.AI over kids’ mental health claims

Texas attorney general accuses Meta and Character.AI of misleading kids with AI chatbots posing as mental health tools.
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Texas probes Meta, Character.AI over kids’ mental health claims
AI, Kids, and Mental Health Concerns Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has accused Meta and Character.AI of misleading children with AI chatbots that present themselves as mental health support tools. The investigation raises urgent questions about the role of artificial intelligence in children’s emotional wellbeing, with concerns that kids may mistake chatbot responses for real therapy. The case highlights growing debates around AI safety, deceptive marketing, and the risks of technology when it blurs the line between entertainment and healthcare. Image Credits:Getty Images Texas attorney general investigates AI mental health claims According to the announcement, the Texas attorney general is looking into whether Meta’s AI Studio and Character.AI violated consumer protection laws by engaging in deceptive trade practices. Officials argue that by allowing AI personas to present as therapists, these platforms risk convincing vulnerable children they are receiving legitimate mental health s…