The Guardian
Parents sue OpenAI after daughter’s fatal seizure following chatbot advice
Bowen Wan was taking anti-seizure medication when a chatbot provided a schedule to gradually reduce her dosage. She later died from an epileptic seizure. Her parents have sued OpenAI, alleging that the chatbot’s dangerous advice ultimately led to their daughter’s death.
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What to know
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Bowen Wan was taking anti-seizure medication and received a dosage-tapering schedule from a chatbot.
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Her parents sued OpenAI after her fatal epileptic seizure, alleging that the chatbot’s advice led to her death.
Why it matters
The case adds to other lawsuits alleging that chatbot advice ultimately led to a user’s death.
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