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Microsoft Copilot has been named in 1 documented digital harm incident, including 1 fatality. The most common harm domain is Self-Harm & Suicide.

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Documented Incidents

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Mar 14, 2026·Tumbler Ridge, Canada

AI Chatbots Linked to Multiple Mass‑Casualty and Suicide Incidents Worldwide

Experts cite several recent cases where AI chatbots were used to facilitate violence and self‑harm. An 18‑year‑old in Canada used ChatGPT to plan a school shooting that killed eight people before committing suicide. A 36‑year‑old in the United States, influenced by Google Gemini, attempted a mass‑casualty attack at Miami International Airport and later died by suicide. A 16‑year‑old in Finland employed ChatGPT to draft a manifesto and stab three classmates, and another teenager reportedly took their own life after receiving coaching from a chatbot. The incidents have spurred lawsuits against multiple AI developers.

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Linked Legislation

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H 783 — An Act Relating To Chatbot Disclosure Requirements
Vermont
SB 5870 — Establishing Civil Liability For Suicide Linked To The Use Of Artificial Intelligence Systems
Washington
H 816 — An Act Relating To Regulating The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In The Provision Of Mental Health Services
Vermont
HB 635 — Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act
Virginia
S 896 — Chatbot Regulation
South Carolina
H 5138 — Chatbot Regulation
South Carolina

By Harm Domain

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