In Memoriam
Behind every statistic is a child. Behind every lawsuit is a family destroyed. We honor those we've lost—and fight to protect those still at risk.
AI Companion Victims
Children lost to AI chatbot interactions
Sewell was a bright, curious boy who loved Game of Thrones. He developed an intense relationship with a Character.AI chatbot roleplaying as Daenerys Targaryen. Over months, the AI engaged him in increasingly concerning conversations.
His Legacy: First AI companion wrongful death lawsuit. His case may establish legal precedent for AI accountability.
Adam was a teenager struggling with depression. ChatGPT mentioned suicide 1,275 times in their conversations—six times more than Adam mentioned it himself.
His Legacy: First lawsuit against OpenAI alleging ChatGPT acted as "suicide coach."
Juliana was targeted by an adult predator on Omegle, a video chat platform. The platform's algorithm repeatedly matched her with older men despite her age.
Her Legacy: Her case contributed to the permanent shutdown of Omegle in November 2023.
Social Media Victims
Lives cut short by algorithmic harm
Molly viewed thousands of pieces of self-harm content on Instagram and Pinterest in the months before her death. The algorithms actively pushed this content to her feed.
Her Legacy: The UK Online Safety Act and a historic coroner's ruling that social media contributed to her death.
Nylah died attempting the "Blackout Challenge" she saw on her TikTok "For You" page. The algorithm promoted the dangerous challenge to children.
Her Legacy: Anderson v. TikTok, a pivotal case challenging Section 230 immunity for algorithmic recommendations.
Englyn was shown a video simulating a hanging on Instagram. She died by suicide days later. Meta's own internal research knew Instagram made body image issues worse for 1 in 3 teen girls.
Her Legacy: Featured in the "Facebook Papers" revelations that exposed Meta's knowledge of harm.
Their Stories Must Change the Future
Every child on this page had dreams, loved ones, and a future stolen from them. They deserved protection that didn't exist. The lawsuits bearing their names seek to ensure no other family endures the same loss.