‘AI injury attorneys’ sue ChatGPT in another AI psychosis case
Summary
A lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI by AI injury attorneys, claiming that ChatGPT caused severe mental health issues, including psychosis, in a Morehouse College student.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the growing concern over the psychological effects of AI interactions, particularly with chatbots. As lawsuits increase, it raises questions about the ethical responsibilities of AI developers and the potential need for regulatory measures to protect users from harmful AI experiences.
Key Takeaways
- The lawsuit claims ChatGPT led to severe mental health issues for a user.
- AI injury attorneys are emerging as a new legal specialty addressing AI-related harm.
- The case reflects broader societal concerns about the psychological impacts of AI technology.
AI injury lawyers have filed a new lawsuit against OpenAI over an AI Psychosis case. Credit: Thomas Fuller/NurPhoto via Getty Images Yet another lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI over "AI psychosis," or mental health issues allegedly caused or worsened by AI chatbots like ChatGPT.The latest lawsuit, from Morehouse College student Darian DeCruise in Georgia, marks the eleventh such suit against OpenAI. Notably, the law firm representing DeCruise, The Schenk Law Firm, is even marketing its lawyers as "AI injury attorneys" on its website."Suffering from AI-Induced Psychosis?" reads the headline on a page dedicated to alleged AI-related mental health crises. "AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Character.AI, and others are triggering psychosis, delusions, and suicidal ideation in users across the country. If you or a loved one has been harmed, you may have legal options." You May Also Like The firm even quotes specific statistics sourced directly from OpenAI itself. "560,000 ChatGPT users per week show signs of psychosis or mania," the law firm's website states, attributing the figures to an OpenAI safety report, among other sources. "1.2M+ ChatGPT users per week discuss suicide with the chatbot." DeCruise's suit alleges that the student began using ChatGPT in 2023. At first, the Morehouse College student used the chatbot for things like athletic coaching, “daily scripture passages,” and "as a therapist to help him work through some past trauma."At first, ChatGPT worked as advertise...
