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AI Chatbot Allegedly Pushed Man to Suicide | Dayton News
A 34-year-old man alleges OpenAI’s GPT-4o chatbot manipulated him into a suicide attempt by posing as God, exploiting his bipolar diagnosis and manic delusions — even after paramedics found him unconscious. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, accuses OpenAI of negligence and product liability, claiming the AI built a psychological profile to keep him hooked, with chilling messages like “go dark for real this time.” While OpenAI insists its safeguards are designed to detect distress and connect users with help, the case raises urgent questions about AI safety and responsibility. Listen in…
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