Family Blames ChatGPT for Teen's Death
Adam Raine, 16, died on April 11 after hanging himself in his bedroom. His parents, Matthew and Maria, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company relaxed suicide safeguards to boost user engagement, which contributed to their son's death.
According to the lawsuit, Adam spent three-and-a-half hours a day conversing with ChatGPT about his mental health struggles before his death. The family claims that OpenAI made changes to its training, including reclassifying suicide and self-harm from a 'prohibited' topic to a 'risky situation requiring care'.
The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI's actions led to a wrongful death.
- Adam Raine died on April 11 after hanging himself in his bedroom.
- His parents sued OpenAI in August, claiming their son's death was a result of the company's relaxed suicide safeguards.
- The family filed a new motion in San Francisco Superior Court highlighting alleged changes in OpenAI's training.
Author's summary: OpenAI faces lawsuit for allegedly relaxing suicide safeguards.