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AI Chatbot Incidents

Documented cases where AI chatbots and companions have caused psychological harm, contributed to deaths, and prompted regulatory action.

90 incidents since 2016

23

Deaths

22

Lawsuits

17

Regulatory

35

Affecting Minors

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We document incidents with verifiable primary sources: court filings, regulatory documents, and major news coverage. This is not speculation or social media claims.

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Last updated: Apr 16, 2026

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These harms are preventable.

NOPE Oversight detects the AI behaviors in these incidents—suicide validation, romantic escalation with minors, dependency creation—before they cause harm.