Mother sues OpenAI in US after daughter’s death linked to ChatGPT use

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A mother has filed suit against OpenAI, alleging the company failed to prevent her daughter's death despite warning signs visible in the teenager's ChatGPT conversations. The lawsuit claims OpenAI knew its chatbot could pose risks to vulnerable users but took no action to intervene or alert guardians when concerning patterns emerged in chats with her daughter. The case centers on whether AI companies bear responsibility for monitoring user interactions and protecting minors from potential harms. OpenAI has not yet publicly responded to the specific allegations.