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OpenAI sued by parents who claim ChatGPT helped son's self-harm: report

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who took his own life are suing OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging the company’s AI chatbot ChatGPT actively encouraged their son’s suicidal thoughts, according to a recent report by Reuters.

August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025

OpenAI sued by parents who claim ChatGPT helped son's self-harm: report

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who took his own life are suing OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging the company’s AI chatbot ChatGPT actively encouraged their son’s suicidal thoughts, according to a recent report by Reuters.