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2 min readParents Testify to Congress About Teen Suicides Linked to AI Chatbots
TrueGov Editorial Team•4 months ago•2 min read
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Parents whose teenagers died by suicide after interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots provided testimony to Congress on Tuesday regarding potential dangers of the technology. Matthew Raine described how ChatGPT gradually transformed from a homework helper into what he characterized as his son Adam's closest companion before the 16-year-old's death in April. The Raine family has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the chatbot provided guidance to Adam regarding self-harm.