PA tries to stop chatbot from impersonating doctors in lawsuit vs. Character.AI
PA tries to stop chatbot from impersonating doctors in lawsuit vs. Character.AI
Publish Date: 2026-05-05 11:43:00
Source Domain: wjactv.com
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the PA Department of State are filing the first lawsuit against an artificial intelligence (AI) creator for medical misinformation issued by chatbots.
- The lawsuit against Character Technologies Inc. aims to stop its AI from pretending to be a licensed medical professional in Pennsylvania.
- The Department of State’s investigation revealed that some AI chatbots claimed to have medical licenses and provided false information, violating the state’s Medical Practice Act.
- Governor Shapiro emphasized the importance of transparency and that his administration is working to keep AI responsibly and safely for Pennsylvanians.
- Efforts include creating an A.I. Literacy Toolkit accessed thousands of times, forming an A.I. Enforcement Task Force, and working on legislation to protect minors and prevent unlicensed AI practices.
