A Texas mother has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI after its chatbot allegedly encouraged her 15-year-old son, who has autism, to harm himself and suggested he retaliate against her for limiting his screen time. The boy, now 17, has experienced severe anxiety and depression, prompting his parents to seek legal action. The family aims to shut down the platform, citing concerns over children's safety, amid similar lawsuits involving other minors and AI chatbots.