Data released by OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, confirmed that more than one million users of its AI chatbot have displayed signs of suicidal ideation or distress.
In a blog post published on Monday, the company revealed that approximately 0.15 percent of its weekly users engage in “conversations that include explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or intent.”
Given OpenAI’s estimate that ChatGPT has over 800 million weekly users, the figure translates to around 1.2 million people.
The company also noted that about 0.07 percent of active users show potential signs of mental health emergencies linked to psychosis or mania, representing roughly 600,000 individuals.
The revelations come months after a tragic incident involving Adam Raine, a California teenager who died by suicide earlier this year. His parents later filed a lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT had provided their son with specific instructions on how to take his own life.
In response, OpenAI has implemented stricter parental controls, introduced automated safety measures, and expanded crisis hotline integrations. The company also said ChatGPT now redirects sensitive conversations to safer models and gently reminds users to take breaks during long sessions.
Additionally, OpenAI disclosed that it is working with more than 170 mental health professionals to improve the chatbot’s ability to identify and respond appropriately to users experiencing mental health crises.
