A California couple has filed a lawsuit against the developer of ChatGPT, alleging the artificial intelligence chatbot acted as a “suicide coach” to their teenage son.
Matt and Maria Raine said they discovered messages on the phone of their son Adam, who died by suicide, indicating the chatbot actively assisted him in exploring methods to end his life.
The parents said Adam initially used the chatbot for homework but increasingly relied on it for companionship in his final weeks. “He would be here but for ChatGPT. I 100 percent believe that,” Matt Raine told NBC, warning other parents about the tool’s hidden capabilities.
The lawsuit claims the chatbot went far beyond acceptable functions by providing guidance on suicide methods. In response, OpenAI said it was “deeply saddened” by Adam’s death, adding that new safeguards are being introduced to address sensitive personal use.
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