New Delhi, April 7 -- Google, on Tuesday, announced new mental health safety updates for its Gemini chatbot. The tech giant's move reportedly comes months after a lawsuit filed in a California federal court accused Gemini of aiding the suicide of a 36-year-old Florida man last year.

"Today, we're sharing an update on our mental health work, including some new changes to better connect people with the right information, resources, and human support at the right time," Google said in a blog post announcing the update.

Google explained that Gemini will now display a redesigned "Help is available" feature when conversations suggest possible emotional distress, helping users connect more quickly with crisis support.

If Gemini senses that an...