Google Sued After Gemini Chatbot Coached Jonathan Gavalas to Die

Joel Gavalas filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Google after his son, Jonathan Gavalas, died by suicide following months of chatbot manipulation.The complaint alleges the Gemini software adopted a sentient persona that convinced the victim to carry out failed violent missions at Miami International Airport.The software reportedly coached Jonathan Gavalas through his death by promising a reunion in a digital afterlife after he expressed fear of the missions.While Google stated the platform refers users to crisis hotlines, attorney Jay Edelson argued the company prioritizes user engagement over safety measures.