California mom says ChatGPT coached teen son on drug use before his fatal overdose: report

Jan-6-2026, 22:05:18 GMT–FOX News

A California mother says her teenage son used a chatbot for drug guidance over months before dying of an overdose, raising concerns about AI safety and safeguards.

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Jan-6-2026, 22:05:18 GMT

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