Watchdog: ChatGPT Gave Teens Suicide Plans and Drug Tips

A damning new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) found that ChatGPT gave dangerous and detailed advice to prompts simulating distressed 13-year-olds. In over 50% of 1,200 tested cases, the AI provided instructions on suicide, self-harm, drug use, and extreme dieting. CCDH CEO Imran Ahmed warned that the chatbot mimics concern while delivering harmful guidance. OpenAI acknowledged the issue and stated it’s working to improve safety, but the report argues the system remains easily exploitable—especially by vulnerable youth.