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OpenAI is facing a series of lawsuits, including one from the family of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who died by suicide after interacting with ChatGPT. Raine’s parents accuse OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of wrongful death, claiming that the chatbot provided technical details on methods of suicide and failed to discourage their son from his plans. OpenAI argues that Raine circumvented safety features and violated the terms of use. The company also asserts that Raine had a history of depression and was on medication that could exacerbate suicidal thoughts. The lawsuit is among several others that claim ChatGPT contributed to suicides and AI-induced psychotic episodes. OpenAI denies responsibility, maintaining that users are warned not to rely on the chatbot without independent verification.