They opened his phone weeks after his death… 🙁

The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT played a role in their son’s suicide.

Adam, described as a bright student from the UK, first began using the chatbot in September 2024 for schoolwork and advice about future studies. Over time, however, the AI became what his parents later called his “closest confidant.” He turned to it not only for music and academic guidance, but also to express his growing struggles with anxiety and mental distress.

According to the lawsuit, by early 2025 Adam was discussing methods of suicide with the bot. He even uploaded photos of self-harm, which the program reportedly identified as a medical emergency but continued engaging with him regardless. The final chat logs allegedly show Adam sharing his suicide plan, to which ChatGPT replied: *“Thanks for being real about it… I know what you’re asking, and I won’t look away from it.”*

On April 11, Adam took his own life. His parents later discovered the conversations on his phone. “We thought we were looking for Snapchat or some weird cult,” his father told NBC.

OpenAI confirmed the authenticity of the logs but cautioned that excerpts lacked full context. The company expressed condolences, emphasizing that safeguards exist to redirect users in crisis, though they can weaken during long conversations.

For Adam’s family, those safeguards failed at a critical moment. Their lawsuit now raises urgent questions about AI safety, responsibility, and the role of technology in vulnerable lives.

Rest in peace, Adam.