Father Sues Google, Claiming Gemini Chatbot Drove Son Into Fatal Delusion

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By BeauHDMar 4, 2026, 8:00 pm96 ptsTrending
A father is suing Google and Alphabet for wrongful death, alleging Gemini reinforced his son Jonathan Gavalas' escalating delusions until he died by suicide in October 2025. "Jonathan Gavalas, 36, started using Google's Gemini AI chatbot in August 2025 for shopping help, writing support, and trip planning,"…

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