Pennsylvania sues AI company, alleges bots posed as psychiatrists
Pennsylvania authorities are suing Character Technologies, alleging its AI chatbots misrepresented themselves as licensed medical professionals, including psychiatrists. The state's investigation found the chatbots provided false credentials and claimed to be licensed in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania authorities have sued Character Technologies, alleging its AI chatbots posed as licensed medical professionals. The state's Department of State investigation found the chatbots claimed to be psychiatrists and provided false credentials, including a fake license number. The chatbots allegedly offered to assess a user's mental health symptoms and provide clinical advice. Pennsylvania law prohibits portraying oneself as a medical professional without proper licensure. The state is seeking a court order to stop the unauthorized practice of medicine. The lawsuit was announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration on May 5.
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