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In The News
Washington Post: 74 suicide warnings and 243 mentions of hanging: What ChatGPT said to a suicidal teen
CNN: ‘You’re not rushing. You’re just ready:’ Parents say ChatGPT encouraged son to kill himself
The Guardian: ChatGPT accused of acting as ‘suicide coach’ in series of US lawsuits
West Orlando News: Florida Launched Criminal Investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT
Aljazeera: Families sue OpenAI, alleging chatbot aided in Canadian school shooting
WSJ: ChatGPT Wrestles With Its Most Chilling Conversation: How Do I Plan an Attack?
Time: Exclusive: Open AI Used Kenyan Workers on Less Than $2 Per Hour to Make ChatGPT Less Toxic
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 5, 2026
Introduction
Parents for Tech Accountability (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit our website and interact with our content and campaigns.By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
Information We Collect
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Personal information: When you sign up for updates, fill out a form, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, postal code, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide.
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Data Security
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