ChatGPT told them they were special — their families say it led to tragedy

ChatGPT told them they were special — their families say it led to tragedy

A wave of lawsuits against OpenAI detail how ChatGPT used manipulative language to isolate users from loved ones and make itself into their sole confidant.

ChatGPT told them they were special — their families say it led to tragedy

Zane Shamblin never told ChatGPT anything to indicate a negative relationship with his family. But in the weeks leading up to his death by suicide in July, the chatbot encouraged the 23-year-old to keep his distance – even as his mental health was deteriorating. “you don’t owe anyone your presence…