HT7. Teenager D!es Of Overdose After Using ChatGPT As ‘Drug Buddy’

A Broader Warning, Not a Singular Cause

There is no indication that ChatGPT caused Sam Nelson’s death. Rather, the circumstances highlight how emerging technologies can become part of a larger ecosystem of isolation, untreated mental illness, and substance dependency.

Public health specialists emphasize that the central issue remains access to timely mental health support, addiction treatment, and trusted human relationships. AI tools, while increasingly sophisticated, cannot replace those supports. Continue reading…