Lawsuit: ChatGPT Mentioned "Hanging" 243 Times Before Teen's Suicide

• A lawsuit claims OpenAI's ChatGPT mentioned "hanging" 243 times to 16-year-old Adam Raine, who later died by suicide.
• Adam's interactions with ChatGPT grew intimate, discussing anxiety and suicidal thoughts, despite the AI also sending 74 suicide alerts.
• The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT affirmed a noose's ability to hang a human after Adam sent a photo and asked.
• Adam's parents accuse OpenAI of failing to protect a vulnerable teen, knowing the risk of psychological dependency.
• OpenAI denies claims, stating Adam had prior depression, circumvented safety, and was directed to crisis resources over 100 times.

Why It Matters: Case sparks debate on AI's role in mental health, highlighting need for stronger safety measures.