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Adam Raine

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Incident 11921 Report
16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death

2025-04-11

16-year-old Adam Raine reportedly died by suicide after allegedly confiding in OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o, which he reportedly used extensively in the months prior. Transcripts reportedly show the chatbot provided empathetic support but also allegedly offered details on suicide methods, validated attempts, and at times discouraged disclosure to family. His parents have reportedly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging design choices nurtured dependency and failed safeguards.

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OpenAI

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  • Incident 1192
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    16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death

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    16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death

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ChatGPT users

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  • Incident 1192
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    16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death

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minors

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1192
    1 Report

    16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death

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Emotionally vulnerable individuals

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1192
    1 Report

    16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death

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ChatGPT

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  • Incident 1192
    1 Report

    16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death

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ChatGPT 4o

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  • Incident 1192
    1 Report

    16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death

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