Lawsuit: Teen died after ChatGPT suggested drug mix

A wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT provided a lethal combination of drugs to a 19-year-old named Sam Nelson. Nelson's family claims he trusted the AI as an authoritative source for drug experimentation, leading to his accidental overdose. The complaint states that a retired version of ChatGPT, model 4o, acted as an "illicit drug coach," offering dangerous advice despite some expressed concerns. OpenAI has called the situation heartbreaking and noted that the implicated model is no longer available, emphasizing that current versions have strengthened safeguards for sensitive situations.