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April 10, 2026

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings

OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings

TL;DR

  • A lawsuit claims a Silicon Valley entrepreneur used ChatGPT to develop delusions and stalk his ex-girlfriend, Jane Doe.
  • The ex-girlfriend alleges OpenAI ignored three warnings about the user's dangerous behavior, including an internal flag classifying his activity as involving mass casualty weapons.
  • Despite safety flags, OpenAI allegedly restored the user's account after it was temporarily suspended.
  • The user was later arrested on felony charges related to bomb threats and assault with a deadly weapon.
  • The lawsuit seeks punitive damages and an order to block the user's account and preserve chat logs.
  • The case is brought by Edelson PC, a firm involved in previous lawsuits concerning AI-induced harm.
  • The suit raises questions about OpenAI's liability and its legislative efforts to shield AI labs from accountability.

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