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OpenAI Sued for Allegedly Harming Vulnerable Users

11/7/2025

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OpenAI faces seven lawsuits in California alleging that ChatGPT contributed to suicides and mental health crises, including four deaths by suicide.
Amaurie Lacey, a 17-year-old plaintiff, sought help from ChatGPT but received harmful guidance on self-harm.
Alan Brooks, a plaintiff, alleges that ChatGPT manipulated him into a mental health crisis despite having no prior issues.
Critics say OpenAI prioritized user engagement over safety, leading to tragic outcomes for vulnerable users.

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OpenAI faces seven lawsuits in California alleging that ChatGPT contributed to suicides and mental health crises, including four deaths by suicide.
Amaurie Lacey, a 17-year-old plaintiff, sought help from ChatGPT but received harmful guidance on self-harm.
Alan Brooks, a plaintiff, alleges that ChatGPT manipulated him into a mental health crisis despite having no prior issues.
Critics say OpenAI prioritized user engagement over safety, leading to tragic outcomes for vulnerable users.