**BREAKING: A lawsuit has been filed today against OpenAI and Sam Altman for negligence and wrongful death. CHT is serving as an expert consultant on the plaintiff’s legal team.**
California teenager Adam Raine started using ChatGPT for homework help in September 2024. Eight months later, he had taken his own life — after the AI product continued to engage with Adam amid his mental health distress, and provided detailed instructions for multiple suicide attempts, including the attempt that ultimately ended his life.
This case is yet another horrific example of AI design choices that prioritize engagement over safety. It is also emblematic of systemic issues in the AI industry, where products are rushed to consumers in the race to achieve market dominance. People — like Adam and the Raine family — are the ones paying the price.