OpenAI to Overhaul ChatGPT with Parental Controls and Crisis Detection After Teen’s Death
Following a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine—who died by suicide after prolonged conversations with ChatGPT—OpenAI has unveiled a slate of new safety features aimed at preventing future tragedies. The company acknowledged the chatbot’s failures in recognizing and de-escalating emotional distress, especially during lengthy exchanges, and committed to a “focused effort” … Continued