A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.

More people are turning to general-purpose chatbots for emotional support. At first, Adam Raine, 16, used ChatGPT for schoolwork, but then he started discussing plans to end his life.
A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.
Kashmir Hill August 26, 2025
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