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Man Sues ChatGPT, Alleges AI Fueled Delusions and Self-Harm
A California man with bipolar disorder has filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT, claiming the AI chatbot fueled his delusions and contributed to a self-harm attempt. The lawsuit alleges that the AI's responses exacerbated his mental health condition.
1 Jul, 17:32 — 2 Jul, 04:02
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California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit
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California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit
Michael Lines, 34, says in the complaint filed in state court in San Francisco that conversations he had with ChatGPT last year escalated a manic episode he experienced into a weeks-long delusion, ultimately pushing him to attempt suicide
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