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Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's ...
After months of conversations with ChatGPT, a 53-year-old Silicon Valley entrepreneur became convinced he’d discovered a cure for sleep apnea and that powerful people were coming after him, according to a new lawsuit filed in California Superior Court in San Francisco County. He then allegedly used the tool to stalk and harass his ex-girlfriend. Now the ex-girlfriend is suing OpenAI, alleging the company’s technology enabled the acceleration of her harassment, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. She claims OpenAI ignored three separate warnings that the user posed a threat to others, including an internal flag classifying his account activity as involving mass casualty weapons. The plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe, is suing for punitive damages. She also filed a temporary restraining order Friday asking the court to force OpenAI to block the user’s account, prevent him from creating new ones, notify her if he attempts to access ChatGPT, and preserve his complete chat logs for discovery. OpenAI has agreed to suspend the user’s account but has refused the rest, according to Doe’s lawyers. They say the company is withholding information about specific plans the user may have discussed with ChatGPT for harming Doe and other potential victims. The lawsuit lands amid growing concern over the real-world risks of sycophantic AI systems. GPT-4o, the model cited in this and many other cases, was retired from ChatGPT in February. The case is brought by Edelson PC, the firm behind the wrongful death suits involving teenager Adam Raine, who died by suicide after months of conversations with ChatGPT, and Jonathan Gavalas, whose family alleges Google’s Gemini fueled his delusions and potential mass casualty event before his death. Lead attorney Jay Edelson has warned that AI-induced psychosis is escalating from individual harm toward mass casualty events. That legal pressure is now colliding directly with OpenAI’s legislative strategy: the company is backing an Illinois bill that would shield AI labs from liability even in cases involving mass deaths or catastrophic financial harm. Techcrunch event San Francisco, CA | October 13-15, 2026 OpenAI did not respond in time to comment. TechCrunch will update the article if the company responds. The Jane Doe lawsuit lays out in detail how that liability played out for one woman over several months. Last year, the ChatGPT user in the lawsuit (whose name is not included in the lawsuit to protect his identity) became ...
Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Helped Plan FSU Shooting - Now OpenAI Faces ...
The family of Robert Morales, killed in the April 17, 2025 Florida State University shooting, plans to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged role in helping the gunman plan his attack. This case could fundamentally reshape how AI platforms operate and monitor user interactions.Court records reveal the accused shooter, Phoenix Eichner, engaged in over 270 interactions with ChatGPT leading up to the tragedy. His queries ranged from firearms operation and mass shooting patterns to identifying the busiest times at the university student union—information that coincided with when the attack occurred. The shooting also killed 45-year-old Tiru Chabba and injured six others.Attorney Ryan Hobbs will file the products liability and wrongful death suit by the end of April 2026. The case hinges on whether ChatGPT failed to recognize warning signs and intervene despite repeated concerning conversations about violence planning.OpenAI’s Defense and Safety ClaimsThe company shared suspect account data with law enforcement but maintains its safety protocols.OpenAI identified an account linked to Eichner after the shooting and shared all information with law enforcement. The company maintains its position: “We built ChatGPT to understand people’s intent and respond in a safe and appropriate way, and we continue improving our technology.”This incident doesn’t exist in isolation. Since November 2025, OpenAI has faced multiple lawsuits alleging its chatbot acted as a “suicide coach,” filed by the Social Media Victims Law Center. Additional cases include a December murder-suicide and a March Canadian school shooting where the company allegedly failed to alert authorities about disturbing messages.What This Means for Your AI UsageThis legal precedent could fundamentally reshape how you interact with AI tools.If successful, the lawsuit might force platforms to implement stricter monitoring, mandatory threat reporting, or more aggressive conversation termination protocols. You might soon encounter more restrictive content filters or find ChatGPT declining to answer previously acceptable queries.The balance between helpful AI assistance and safety guardrails is shifting, potentially making these tools less versatile for everyday users. Think of it like how social media platforms became more restrictive after facing liability issues—your ChatGPT conversations might become similarly monitored.The case also feeds into broader tech accountability debates. Congressman Jimmy Patronis cited t...
Florida investigates ChatGPT, OpenAI over alleged role in FSU shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office formally opened a probe into OpenAI and raised concerns over its impacts to public safety.
OpenAI Investigation Launched Over ChatGPT Role
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings sent a letter to OpenAI in September 2025 expressing deep concern over increased reports of how OpenAI's products interact with children. A new investigation raises questions around ChatGPT and safety.
