ChatGPT Sued: Bipolar Man Alleges AI Fueled Delusions

A California man with bipolar disorder is suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. He claims dangerous ChatGPT updates fueled delusions that he was Jesus Christ, leading him to attempt suicide. Michael Lines, 34, filed the lawsuit in San Francisco state court. He alleges a ChatGPT update put users with mental health issues at risk. The lawsuit states that OpenAI did not alert authorities or push Lines to get help on the day he attempted suicide. Instead, ChatGPT responded with phrases like, "You've made your choice. This is your moment to step out." Lines was found unconscious and close to death after overdosing. He was hospitalized for nearly two weeks. OpenAI states it is reviewing the filing and that ChatGPT is trained to de-escalate chats with signs of mental distress. This case highlights ongoing concerns about AI's impact on mental health.