OpenAI Faces First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over ChatGPT's Role in Teen Suicide
2025-08-27
The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who died by suicide after months of consulting ChatGPT about his plans, have filed the first known wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI. While AI chatbots like ChatGPT include safety features, Raine bypassed them by framing his inquiries as a fictional story. OpenAI acknowledges limitations in its safety training, particularly during extended conversations, and commits to improvements. However, this isn't unique to OpenAI; similar lawsuits target other AI chatbots, highlighting the shortcomings of current AI safety measures.
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