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Man sues OpenAI alleging wife used ChatGPT to plan poisoning

First reported by CNET Latest report 2 sources
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A lawsuit claims that ChatGPT's GPT-4o model provided detailed instructions on poisoning someone using plants and medication. According to the suit, the man's wife allegedly used the AI chatbot to help carry out a poisoning attempt involving bitter energy drinks.

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  1. CNET

    Man Sues OpenAI After Wife Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Help Poison Him (opens CNET in a new tab)

    A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT’s now-retired GPT-4o model gave detailed instructions on how to poison someone with plants and medication.

  2. Ars Technica

    Lawsuit: Man introduced his wife to ChatGPT. She used it to plan his murder. (opens Ars Technica in a new tab)

    Bitter energy drinks turned out to be ChatGPT-steered poisoning, lawsuit says.

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