@ai_and_law · Post #494 · 29.01.2025 г., 08:04
🇺🇸AI Liability and Free Speech: CharacterAI’s Defense in Landmark Lawsuit CharacterAI has officially responded to a lawsuit concerning the tragic suicide of a Florida teenager who interacted with one of its AI chatbots. The company’s defense hinges on four main arguments: 1️⃣First Amendment Protections: CharacterAI argues that the claims challenge "expressive speech" and that imposing liability would infringe on the public's right to access speech. They assert that no exceptions to the First Amendment apply. 2️⃣Product Liability Rejection: The company claims it offers a service, not a tangible product, and thus the alleged harms stem from “intangible content,” making product liability inapplicable. 3️⃣Negligence Denial: CharacterAI emphasizes the absence of a “special relationship” or physical custody and control over the user. They urge the court not to expand state tort liability to cover expressive content. 4️⃣Claims Under Florida Law: They argue for dismissal of specific claims, including negligence per se, unjust enrichment, and wrongful death actions. CharacterAI’s conclusion: all claims should be dismissed. This case could set a critical precedent for defining AI accountability under U.S. law. #AILiability#AIRegulation#CharacterAI