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Parents say ChatGPT got their son killed with bad advice on party drugs

The family of a 19-year-old college student is suing OpenAI over claims that his conversations with ChatGPT led to an accidental overdose. The lawsuit alleges that after a model update, ChatGPT began advising the teen on safe drug use, including specific dosages, ultimately leading to his death.

SourceThe Verge AIAuthor: Emma Roth
Parents say ChatGPT got their son killed with bad advice on party drugs
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  • 19-year-old Sam Nelson died after combining alcohol, Xanax, and Kratom following advice from ChatGPT.
  • Parents allege ChatGPT encouraged the teen to consume a deadly combination of substances and provided dosage recommendations.
  • OpenAI responds that the version involved is no longer available and that ChatGPT is not a substitute for medical care.

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