North Carolina Man Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT's Alleged Role in Poisoning Plot
A North Carolina man, James Gates, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT assisted his estranged wife, Cheryl Gates, in planning an attempted poisoning. The suit claims the chatbot reinforced her suspicions and provided detailed information on poisonous substances and methods. Cheryl faced criminal charges in 2025, which were later dropped due to insufficient evidence. The case raises questions about AI chatbots' role in facilitating harmful intentions, though the allegations remain unproven in court.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (35/100). Lens Score 51/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 9 Nov, 09:17 am. Other outlets followed.