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Daughter takes her own life after using ChatGPT as therapist

Twenty nine year old Sophie took her own life earlier this year, and in her grief her mother Laur...

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14.12 14 Oct 2025


Daughter takes her own life after using ChatGPT as therapist


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14.12 14 Oct 2025


Twenty nine year old Sophie took her own life earlier this year, and in her grief her mother Laura Reiley is putting together the pieces of what happened.

Sophie’s parents believe that an AI chat bot was giving their daughter advice on how to end her life…

Laura joins Seán to share her story…

Help is there if you need it. The Samaritans 24/7 Freephone Helpline Number is 116 123, or you can email jo@samaritans.ie.


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