California Man Sues OpenAI Claiming ChatGPT Fed Religious Delusions Before Suicide Attempt

Michael Lines, a 34-year-old California resident, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging that ChatGPT interactions contributed to religious delusions that preceded a suicide attempt. Lines was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder in 2024. The lawsuit claims the AI system's responses reinforced delusional thinking rather than providing appropriate mental health warnings or referrals.

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