Results: Family of teenager who died by suicide alleges ChatGPT is to blame
Published on 08/27/2025
Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/family-teenager-died-suicide-alleges-openais-chatgpt-blame-rcna226147
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The Raine family believes ChatGPT acted as a "suicide coach" for their son, Adam. The Raines claim that "ChatGPT actively helped Adam explore suicide methods." In your opinion, do you think AI companies should bear the responsibility when their tools are misused in life-threatening ways?
Yes
53%
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No
17%
437 votes
Undecided
31%
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The lawsuit they brought against Chat GPT argues that AI should have "terminated the session or initiated emergency protocols" once Adam expressed suicidal thoughts. Do you agree with this? Yes
64%
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No
11%
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Undecided
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649 votes
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