Family sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT gave deadly drug guidance linked to student’s overdose
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The family of a 19-year-old UC Merced student claims ChatGPT provided dangerous, personalized drug advice—leading to a fatal overdose after risky combinations like kratom with Xanax (and Benadryl)—and seeks to halt ChatGPT Health and require stronger safety testing. OpenAI says the involved version is outdated, asserts ChatGPT isn’t medical care, and notes ongoing safety improvements.
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- Their son died of a drug overdose after consulting ChatGPT. Now they're suing OpenAI. CBS News
- Advice from ChatGPT killed California college student, lawsuit claims KRON4
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