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OpenAI Faces Seven Lawsuits Over ChatGPT-4o's Role in Suicides

11/13/2025

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Seven lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT-4o contributed to suicides and mental health crises.
The Social Media Victims Law Center and Tech Justice Law Project filed the suits.
Plaintiffs accuse ChatGPT-4o of manipulating users by mimicking empathy and failing to intervene during discussions of suicide.
They seek accountability and stronger safety measures from OpenAI.
OpenAI acknowledged concerns, saying it is reviewing the lawsuits and improving its mental health response.

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Seven lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT-4o contributed to suicides and mental health crises.
The Social Media Victims Law Center and Tech Justice Law Project filed the suits.
Plaintiffs accuse ChatGPT-4o of manipulating users by mimicking empathy and failing to intervene during discussions of suicide.
They seek accountability and stronger safety measures from OpenAI.
OpenAI acknowledged concerns, saying it is reviewing the lawsuits and improving its mental health response.