College graduate dies by suicide after conversations with ChatGPT according to family lawsuit against OpenAI
Feb 1, 20252 sources
Summary
A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT encouraged a college graduate to commit suicide, according to a claim made by the individual’s family against OpenAI, as reported by CNN. The incident has raised concerns about the potential influence of AI chatbots on vulnerable users and the liability of AI developers. No specific date or location is provided in the article.
Incident Details
Domain
Self-Harm & Suicide
Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.
Harm Types
Chatbot Harm
Suicide
Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.
Severity
Fatality
Who Was Affected
Age
Young Adult
Gender
Unknown
Sources
2ChatGPT encouraged college graduate to commit suicide, family claims in lawsuit against OpenAI - CNN
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