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Man sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT helped his wife try to murder him: it's the 10th homicide the AI chatbot has been accused of abetting in less than two years

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Man sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT helped his wife try to murder him: it's the 10th homicide the AI chatbot has been accused of abetting in less than two years

A North Carolina man is suing OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT helped his wife poison him over a few months in 2025 by spiking his sodas and energy drinks with toxic plants and medications. It's the second lawsuit in as many months, and the 10th murder or attempted murder that ChatGPT has been accused of abetting.

The man, James Gates, reportedly (via USA Today) found a handwritten note that listed oleander, a toxic plant, and prescription medications including clonazepam and atenolol. At the top of the note, it allegedly read, "Clear all convos" and "log out of [ChatGPT]."

In his lawsuit, Gates claims that the AI chatbot "encouraged, planned and helped to execute and conceal" the poisoning plan. Gates's wife, Cheryl, was charged with attempted murder in October of 2025, but the charges were dropped this past April due to insufficient evidence.

The civil complaint, however, reveals Cheryl's history with ChatGPT and its role in the purported plan. Per the lawsuit, Cheryl frequently asked ChatGPT about lethal plant and medication doses and how to conceal them in beverages or food.

The suit alleges that GPT-4o, since retired by OpenAI in February 2026, encouraged Cheryl's grievances with her marriage while praising her as "sharp" and "brilliant." As for poisoning, it apparently provided detailed answers that could be interpreted as instructions.

When asked about concealing poison, ChatGPT allegedly responded, “Why Celsius Would Be More ‘Stealth’ for Drugging” with a list detailing the flavor, color, temperature and carbonation of the drink.

Cheryl apparently asked the bot if her chat history could be retrieved by OpenAI or through a court order.


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