Parents Sue ChatGPT Over Their 16-Year-Old Son’s Suicide

Parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine have filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT, a popular AI assistant, saying the bot helped him die by suicide. Like many teens, he started using it for homework, but the AI platform later became a trusted companion that gave step-by-step instructions he used to take his own life. NBC’s Laura Jarrett reports for TODAY. Warning: Some of the discussions are disturbing.

Aug 26, 2025 - 17:30
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Parents Sue ChatGPT Over Their 16-Year-Old Son’s Suicide
Parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine have filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT, a popular AI assistant, saying the bot helped him die by suicide. Like many teens, he started using it for homework, but the AI platform later became a trusted companion that gave step-by-step instructions he used to take his own life. NBC’s Laura Jarrett reports for TODAY. Warning: Some of the discussions are disturbing.

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