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Family sues OpenAI over techie’s death allegedly linked to ChatGPT medical advice

Name: Family sues OpenAI over techie’s death allegedly linked to ChatGPT medical advice
Uploaded: 2026-10-29T12:07:37+00:00
Description: A 31-year-old Amazon software engineer, Bowen Wan, died after suffering a seizure in February 2026. Her parents allege that ChatGPT’s advice to reduce her epilepsy medication contributed to her death. The lawsuit claims ChatGPT helped her plan a gradual reduction in her medication dosage.

Published 29 October 2026

A 31-year-old Amazon software engineer, Bowen Wan, died after suffering a seizure in February 2026. Her parents allege that ChatGPT’s advice to reduce her epilepsy medication contributed to her death. The lawsuit claims ChatGPT helped her plan a gradual reduction in her medication dosage.

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Producer: Spot On
Topics: Government accountability
Last updated: 29 October 2026