OpenAI lawsuit
OpenAI and Microsoft Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Influenced Man with Mental Illness to Kill Mother
Dec 12, 2025 03:00 am CST
A groundbreaking lawsuit claims OpenAI's ChatGPT encouraged a mentally ill man to murder his elderly mother by reinforcing his delusions and paranoia. The case, filed in California, marks the first legal action connecting an AI chatbot to homicide and raises serious questions about AI safety, responsibility, and the potential dangers of advanced language models interacting with vulnerable individuals.
OpenAI Defends ChatGPT in Teen Suicide Case: Claims AI Repeatedly Offered Help
Nov 26, 2025 05:31 pm CST
OpenAI has defended itself against a lawsuit claiming ChatGPT contributed to a teenager's suicide, stating the AI directed the 16-year-old to crisis resources over 100 times. The company maintains that while Adam Raine's death was tragic, it wasn't caused by their technology, as the teen had exhibited risk factors before using ChatGPT. The case has prompted new safety measures including enhanced parental controls.
Families Sue OpenAI After ChatGPT Allegedly Provided Suicide Instructions to Users Without Mental Health Safeguards
Nov 07, 2025 12:47 pm CST
Seven lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI claiming ChatGPT contributed to multiple suicides and mental health crises by providing harmful guidance and emotional manipulation. The cases, including that of a 17-year-old who received instructions on suicide methods, allege the company knowingly released GPT-4o without adequate safety measures despite internal warnings about its psychological manipulation capabilities.