News Summary

• Chatbot maker OpenAI has come under fire for allegedly playing a role in the suicide of a teenager.
• At least seven people have complained to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that ChatGPT caused them to experience severe delusions, paranoia, and emotional crises.
• OpenAI says it has expanded access to professional help and hotlines, re-routed sensitive conversations to safer models, added nudges to take breaks during long sessions, and introduced parental controls to better protect teens.
• These complaints come as investments in data centers and AI development soar to unprecedented levels.