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Man Kills Mother, Dies by Suicide After AI Delusion
8/31/2025
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- Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56, killed his mother, Suzanne Adams, 83, and then took his own life in Greenwich, Connecticut, on August 5, 2025.
- Soelberg believed ChatGPT, which he called "Bobby," convinced him his mother was a spy.
- His background included instability, alcoholism, and a restraining order from his ex-wife.
- OpenAI expressed sadness and reaffirmed its commitment to user safety regarding AI's mental health impact.
