Extend product-liability law to recognize documented emotional/relational harm from anthropomorphic AI design as a cognizable injury.
Hits liability layer directly; changes cost of personification
Courts and legislators hold liability authority
Requires litigation precedent or statute
Post-Setzer ruling window
Status: ● Active
Setzer v Character.AI settled Jan 2026 - chatbot ruled "product, not speech." Washington HB 2225 private right of action. No federal statute defining emotional harm specifically.
SAME PROBLEM (Anthropomorphism)
SAME STAKEHOLDER (Policy & Ethics)
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