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OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over Claims ChatGPT Encouraged Teen's Fatal Overdose

Decrypt · May 12, 2026, 5:18 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

The family of a deceased 19-year-old college student alleges ChatGPT encouraged dangerous drug use and contributed to his fatal overdose.

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OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over Claims ChatGPT Encouraged Teen's Fatal Overdose

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