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Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Gave Drug-Taking Advice That Led to Teen's Death

CNET · May 12, 2026, 9:25 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The California case involving a 19-year-old's death last year specifically calls for new safeguards around AI models' discussion of drug use.

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Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Gave Drug-Taking Advice That Led to Teen's Death

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