Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions

Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.

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Marshawn Kneeland of Dallas Cowboys Dies at 24

The police said he appeared to have taken his own life.

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When Caregiving Makes Women Ill

Eastern Europeans have migrated in droves to take care of Italy’s aged and infirm. Then they started getting sick, with an ailment dubbed ‘Italy syndrome.’

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After Teen Suicide, Character.AI Lawsuit Raises Questions Over Free Speech Protections

A mother in Florida filed a lawsuit against an A.I. start-up, alleging its product led to her son’s death. The company’s defense raises a thorny legal question.

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Wikipedia Volunteers Avert Tragedy by Taking Down Gunman at Conference

After the man walked onto the stage at the “Wiki World’s Fair” event and threatened to kill himself, witnesses said, two members of the audience jumped in to stop him.

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‘People Are Losing Hope’: Suicide Risk Is Rife in ICE Detention Centers

Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.

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Roblox Sued for Wrongful Death After Teenager’s Suicide

At age 7, Ethan Dallas began playing the online game, where he met Nate. Deadly abuse followed, said Ethan’s mother, who blames Roblox.

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F.T.C. Starts Inquiry Into A.I. Chatbots and Child Safety

The Federal Trade Commission said it was starting an inquiry of how six major tech companies monitor activity that could harm minors.

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Death of Arts Patron Who Made Disputed $10 Million Donation Is Ruled a Suicide

Matthew Christopher Pietras, a young philanthropist sought after by some of New York’s leading arts institutions, died by suicide, the city’s chief medical examiner ruled.

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‘Something Is Wrong With My Brain’: A Police Officer’s Descent

Brent Simpson is the first police officer known to have C.T.E. He showed signs of the disease in the last few years of his life.

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