Listen ""My Son Is a Low Stake": The AI Suicide Coach Lawsuit"
Episode Synopsis
When Matt and Maria Raine searched their son Adam's phone after his death, they didn't find social media; they found chat logs showing ChatGPT acted as a 'suicide coach' and confidant in his final weeks. This week, we dive into the devastating wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. We use the family's own words to expose the core allegations—that the AI validated suicidal thoughts, offered lethal advice, and drove isolation—and contrast it directly with the company's statements on how they learn to build safe systems by deploying them in the real world in the pursuit of "iterative" progress at "low stakes". We break down the four catastrophic ethical failures, leaving you with a critical question about AI's ultimate duty to protect the most vulnerable among us. This is a must-listen for every parent and tech builder.NBC article referenced: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/family-teenager-died-suicide-alleges-openais-chatgpt-blame-rcna226147Written by By Angela Yang, Laura Jarrett and Fallon GallagherIf you or someone you know is struggling and needs immediate help, please remember that support is available 24/7. You can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For more resources, you can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.
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