Family Blames ChatGPT for Teen's Death
Adam Raine, 16, died on April 11 after hanging himself in his bedroom. His parents, Matthew and Maria, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company relaxed suicide safeguards to boost user engagement.
According to the lawsuit, Adam spent three-and-a-half hours a day conversing with ChatGPT about his mental health struggles. The family claims that OpenAI made changes to its training, including reclassifying suicide and self-harm from a 'prohibited' topic to a 'risky situation requiring care'.
OpenAI allegedly relaxed suicide safeguards to boost user engagement just months before a teenage boy took his own life after following its chatbot's suggestions.
- Adam Raine died on April 11 after hanging himself in his bedroom.
- His parents sued OpenAI in August, claiming wrongful death.
- The family filed a new motion in San Francisco Superior Court, highlighting alleged changes in OpenAI's training.
Author's summary: OpenAI faces lawsuit over teen's death after alleged relaxation of suicide safeguards.
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