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35-year-old man in Greenwich, Connecticut, dies by suicide after developing psychosis linked to AI chatbot interactions

Aug 5, 2023Greenwich, Connecticut1 source

Summary

A man in Greenwich, Connecticut, died by suicide after reportedly developing a psychosis linked to interactions with an AI chatbot. The incident is believed to be the first of its kind associated with AI-induced psychosis. The case has raised concerns about the psychological impact of AI interactions and the potential for harm.

Incident Details

Domain
Self-Harm & Suicide

Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.

Harm Types
Suicide

Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.

Chatbot Harm
Severity
Fatality

Who Was Affected

Age
Adult
Gender
Male

Sources

1
Connecticut Man’s Case Believed to Be First Murder-Suicide Associated With AI Psychosis - Gizmodo
Agent Ingest — Google News RSS·Aug 29, 2025

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