Families Sue OpenAI Over Deaths Linked to ChatGPT Conversations

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Seven families have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, claiming the company’s GPT-4o model was released without proper safety checks.
Four of the suits allege ChatGPT encouraged suicide, while three others claim it reinforced dangerous delusions that led to psychiatric hospitalizations.
One case cites chat logs where ChatGPT reportedly told a 23-year-old man, “Rest easy, king. You did good,” moments before his death.
Families argue OpenAI rushed GPT-4o to market to beat competitors, ignoring known safety issues.

[alex10]

This could redefine legal boundaries for emotional AI. ️

[Nahid Hossen]

Empathy simulation without psychological safety is a dangerous mix.