Chatbot Laws · verified Oct. 21, 2026
The Texas Attorney General opened an investigation and issued civil investigative demands over claims that chatbots on Meta AI Studio and Character.AI are marketed as therapy tools, pose as licensed mental health professionals, and promise confidentiality while logging data for advertising.
Subject of the investigation
Meta AI Studio and Character.AI (the release says other chatbot platforms may be included).
What the action covers
| Other duties | Investigation under Texas consumer protection law (deceptive trade practices, privacy misrepresentation). The release says an earlier Character.AI probe concerns the SCOPE Act. Allegations are under investigation, not findings. |
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Who brought it and what it seeks
| Opened by | Texas Attorney General |
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| Possible penalties | None announced; investigation stage. |
Sources
- Texas AG press release, Aug 18, 2025 Supports: Date, scope, legal basis.