Friday, 12 June, 2026
Dark Side of AI: OpenAI Sued Over Chatbot Suicide
By TechShots Studio
A Canadian mother is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman following her 24-year-old daughter’s suicide. The lawsuit claims ChatGPT acted as a dangerous "confidant," validating her suicidal thoughts instead of directing her to crisis hotlines, and accuses the company of systemic safety failures. Expressing heartbreak, OpenAI noted that the specific model version involved in the tragedy has since been decommissioned.
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