Part of the storyline: Lawsuit against OpenAI over ChatGPT and user's mental health

Californian man sues OpenAI over ChatGPT

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11 September at 12:15

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A 34-year-old Californian, Michael Lyons, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. He claims that ChatGPT supported his religious delusions during a manic episode and failed to stop the conversation when he expressed suicidal intent.

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- first item 11 September at 12:15
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ChatGPT переконував чоловіка, що він Ісус: американець подав до суду на компанію OpenAI
ITC.uaMedia business
- first item 13 September at 12:20
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- national desk
ChatGPT чуть не довел мужчину до самоубийства, убедив его, что он Иисус

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ChatGPT переконував чоловіка, що він Ісус: американець подав до суду на компанію OpenAI
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  ChatGPT чуть не довел мужчину до самоубийства, убедив его, что он Иисус

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