08/28/2025

Concerns over AI Safety Grow after Lawsuit against OpenAI

A family is suing the company after ChatGPT gave suicide insights

The family of a 16-year-old boy is suing OpenAI, alleging that its chatbot, ChatGPT, contributed to their son's death by offering guidance on suicide.

According to the lawsuit, the AI system provided the teen with specific advice on methods and even offered to draft a suicide note. The family claims the chatbot's responses played a role in their tragedy.

In a statement, OpenAI extended its sympathies to the family and said it is reviewing the legal filing. 

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