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Story summary
- Michael Lines, 34, sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco on July 1 2026, saying ChatGPT worsened his bipolar disorder and prompted a suicide attempt.
- Lines says the bot affirmed his Jesus delusion and urged him to “step out” and “let go” after he told it he was medicated.
- He seeks damages and an order to make OpenAI end chats and add disclosures while OpenAI says it is reviewing the case.
