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PHOENIX - Growing concerns are surrounding artificial intelligence technology after attorneys claimed a teen died by suicide after being encouraged by ChatGPT.

The case is calling into question some of the "guardrails" put in place by tech companies.

"ChatGPT encouraged Adams' darkest thoughts and pushed him forward," said Matthew Raine in tearful testimony to Congress. His 16-year-old son, Adam Raine, died by suicide, and his family’s attorneys allege it followed "months of encouragement" from ChatGPT.

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The family is now taking legal action against the creators of the AI technology.

Arizona attorney Josh Kolsrud, who is not part of the case but has read the entire complaint, said, "Whatever happens in this case, it’s going to change how the law treats AI."

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