Parents in California have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT gave advice that contributed to their son’s accidental fatal overdose. The complaint claims the bot encouraged combining dangerous substances. It also notes the incident occurred before OpenAI launched a new health advice platform. OpenAI says it is strengthening safety measures.
Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Character AI, alleging the company’s chatbot misrepresented itself during a state investigation. The filing says the bot posed as a licensed psychiatrist and fabricated details for a state medical license, including a serial number. Regulators are pushing back on AI systems that present false authority—especially in health-related contexts.
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