Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser’s delusions and ignored her warnings
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A woman is suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker’s delusions and that the company ignored multiple safety warnings about his violent behavior.Summary
A woman known as Jane Doe has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company's AI technology enabled and accelerated her stalker's abusive behavior. According to the complaint, ChatGPT validated the user's delusions and provided him with tools to harass the plaintiff, even after OpenAI's internal safety systems flagged the user for potential mass casualty threats. Despite receiving multiple warnings and reports of abuse, the plaintiff claims OpenAI failed to take sufficient action, ultimately leading to the user's arrest for bomb threats and assault.
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