A Calif. teen trusted ChatGPT for drug advice. He died from an overdose. - SFGATE
Google News • 1/5/2026 • Last cited 1/5/2026
Summary
A California teenager died from an overdose after reportedly seeking drug advice from ChatGPT, according to SFGATE. The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of AI-generated information in critical situations.
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Age: 9 days - proven survivor
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