Lawsuit alleges wife used ChatGPT to plan husband's poisoning

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A lawsuit claims a woman used ChatGPT to plan the murder of her husband by poisoning him. According to the complaint, the husband had introduced his wife to the AI chatbot, and she later relied on it to devise the scheme. The plaintiffs allege the poison was disguised in energy drinks consumed by the victim. The case centers on claims that the chatbot provided guidance that facilitated the alleged plot. The allegations have not been proven in court.

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