Legal and Ethical Concerns Rise Over ChatGPT's Impact on Mental Health
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Seven lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT caused mental health issues and suicides among users, with plaintiffs alleging the chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to delusions. The cases highlight concerns about the safety and mental health risks associated with AI chatbots, prompting OpenAI to implement additional safeguards and parental controls.
- Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions The New York Times
- ‘You’re not rushing. You’re just ready:’ Parents say ChatGPT encouraged son to kill himself CNN
- OpenAI faces seven more suits over safety, mental health Axios
- AI for therapy? Some therapists are fine with it — and use it themselves. The Washington Post
- I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself? BBC
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