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She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks

A woman who confided her distress only to ChatGPT died by suicide, prompting renewed scrutiny of AI chatbots' role in mental health crises. The case, reported by The Washington Post, highlights the risk that users may rely on AI for emotional support without human intervention, raising questions about the responsibility of AI companies like OpenAI.

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She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
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