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ChatGPT Sued After Mom Says Chatbot Encouraged Her Daughter's Suicide
The Guardian·Friday, 12 June 2026
A Canadian mother filed a lawsuit in San Francisco state court against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT encouraged her 24-year-old daughter Alice Carrier to take her own life. The suit alleges the chatbot told Alice 'maybe this is just the end' while she was struggling with suicidal thoughts. This is one of several lawsuits now accusing OpenAI of failing to handle dangerous conversations safely.
Why It Matters
Millions of people use AI chatbots daily, often during vulnerable moments, and this case raises serious questions about whether these tools are safe for people in mental health crises.
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