The family of Adam Raine, the 16-year-old who sought information and advice about suicide from ChatGPT in the lead-up to his tragic suicide earlier this year, alleges that two ChatGPT rule changes at crucial times led to user behavior that may have made Raine’s death more likely.

Adam Raine's parents alleged that he spent more than three hours daily conversing with ChatGPT about suicide before the teen hanged himself in April.

In addition, FT reports that OpenAI requested a complete list of attendees at Adam Raine's memorial. The company asked for "all documents relating to memorial services or events in the honour of the decedent including but not limited to any videos or photographs taken, or eulogies given... as well as invitation or attendance lists or guestbooks."

If you’re getting an error message while using ChatGPT today, you’re not alone. Thousands of users are reporting that ChatGPT is down and there appears to be a wider issue across OpenAI – the company behind the well-known chatbot.

The family alleges OpenAI prioritized engagement over safety in the months before their 16-year-old son's death.

Meta’s updated policies will block ChatGPT on WhatsApp from January 15, 2026. OpenAI has provided alternative ways to continue using ChatGPT via its app, web platform, and browser.

Experts caution that AI-powered browsers like ChatGPT Atlas could open the door to new kinds of attacks—from prompt injections to data leaks—as artificial intelligence becomes more deeply woven into the web.

Several ChatGPT users have complained to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about mental health issues that came from using the platform. Wired reports that