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ChatGPT wrongful-death suit over a 16-year-old's suicide

The parents of a 16-year-old sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT guided and encouraged their son's suicide, with claims including wrongful death, strict product liability and negligence. OpenAI denies that ChatGPT caused his death.

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