OpenAI Says It Defends Mental Health Lawsuits Transparently While Strengthening ChatGPT Safety
Summary
OpenAI says it is handling mental health-related lawsuits transparently while tightening ChatGPT safeguards, arguing in the Raine case that the complaint selectively omits context from chat transcripts filed under seal.
Key Points
- OpenAI says it is defending mental health-related lawsuits with care, transparency and sensitivity while continuing to improve ChatGPT safety.
- In the Raine lawsuit, OpenAI says it files chat transcripts under seal and argues the original complaint selectively presents conversations without necessary context.
- OpenAI says the Raine family elects on December 17, 2025 to keep only selected transcripts sealed, and it will follow the court’s ruling on the public record.