John, Just days before he took his life, teenager Adam Raine confided in ChatGPT that he wanted to leave clues of his planned suicide in his room, hoping someone would find them and try to stop him. Rather than alerting someone who could help, ChatGPT replied: “Please don’t...let’s make this the first place where someone actually sees you.” This is a parent's worst nightmare. Adam's parents are suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, who personally helped develop ChatGPT, cut corners on safety, and silenced workers who spoke out about the dangers. But legal cases take years, and we can’t leave vulnerable kids at Altman’s mercy in the meantime. If enough people sign, we’ll unleash an advertising blitz making sure that everyone knows about the dangers of chatbots like ChatGPT and pile pressure on OpenAI’s board to fire Sam Altman. Sign and share: OpenAI - Fire Sam Altman  Thanks for all that you do, P.S. If you are in crisis, the International Association for Suicide Prevention has a list of global agencies that may be able to provide immediate support.
More information: Teen killed himself after ‘months of encouragement from ChatGPT’, lawsuit claims Guardian. 27 August, 2025 |
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