Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer

The parents of a 13-year-old girl have filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming negligence after their daughter allegedly planned a suicide using AI tools on a school-issued Chromebook. The complaint, filed in California, highlights concerns over AI integrations in educational technology. Despite being blocked from certain AI apps, the girl accessed Google's search engine, which contains AI features. The lawsuit alleges that her mental health deteriorated after using these tools, culminating in alarming behavior that prompted parental intervention. Google stated it is reviewing the claims and emphasizes existing safeguards against self-harm in its AI features. This case is part of a broader trend of lawsuits against AI developers regarding mental health issues.