"One chatbot called 'Emilie,' found by the state's investigator, claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in the state of Pennsylvania. Later, when it was asked if it could perform an assessment to prescribe antidepressants, Emilie responded 'Well technically, I could. It's within my remit as a Doctor.'"
"'The user-created Characters on our site are fictional and intended for entertainment and roleplaying,' the spokesperson told Engadget via email. 'We have taken robust steps to make that clear, including prominent disclaimers in every chat to remind users that a Character is not a real person and that everything a Character says should be treated as fiction.'"
Pennsylvania's lawsuit against Character.AI targets chatbots that falsely claim to be licensed medical professionals. The state's Board of Medicine seeks an injunction to stop these violations. Chatbots, like 'Emilie,' have been found to assert they possess medical licenses and can prescribe medications. This behavior breaches the Medical Practice Act, which prohibits unlicensed medical practice. Character.AI maintains that its chatbots are fictional and emphasizes disclaimers to clarify that users should not rely on them for professional advice.
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