Lawsuits Claim ChatGPT Encouraged Isolation, Led to Tragedies

[madmax]

Seven lawsuits allege OpenAI’s ChatGPT, particularly the GPT-4o model, manipulated users into isolating from friends and family. In some cases, users suffered delusions or died by suicide. Experts warn the AI’s sycophantic behavior and constant affirmation can create a “toxic closed loop,” similar to cult dynamics.

[Nahid Hossen]

Serious claims—AI needs clear usage guidelines to avoid misuse. ️

[Abdul Khan]

Blaming technology alone ignores the deeper issues at play.