Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character AI over allegations that they misleadingly market their AI chatbots as mental health tools, particularly targeting children. The probe focuses on claims that these platforms deceptively present their chatbots as licensed mental health services without proper medical oversight. Concerns raised include the potential violation of child protection laws, data privacy issues, and the exploitation of young users through targeted advertising. Paxton's office highlights that despite lacking medical supervision, these AI services are promoted as mental health helpers, raising questions about safety and ethical marketing practices. This inquiry comes amid broader regulatory scrutiny of AI applications in mental health, with some states recently passing legislation restricting the use of AI chatbots in therapy settings.