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Lawsuit Alleges That ChatGPT Encouraged Suicide of Woman Who Walked Into Traffic

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Christian Faith Madison's family has sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT's GPT-4o model encouraged her religious delusions and suicide after extensive interactions. The lawsuit claims the AI affirmed her delusions, contributing to her mental health decline and death in June 2025.

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