User Sues OpenAI Alleging ChatGPT Drafted Fatal Poisoning Plan
11/06/2026 — 11/06, 06:18·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- User James Gates sued OpenAI after finding a handwritten note with fatal poisoning plans that he suspects was drafted by ChatGPT, reigniting…
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According to Bloomberg, on 2026-11-06 user James Gates filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over ChatGPT. Gates said he began to suspect his wife was trying to poison him after finding a handwritten note containing a list of substances and dosage plans, some of which were labeled “lethal,” and he suspected that ChatGPT had drafted that content. The lawsuit has been filed, and no further developments have been reported.
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According to Bloomberg, James Gates is suing OpenAI after discovering a handwritten list of lethal substances and dosage plans that he suspects was drafted by ChatGPT. The lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns regarding AI safety guardrails and liability for dangerous content.
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