There are reports that chatbots may be exacerbating mental health issues, with some research suggesting that their use can worsen mental illness. Lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI, alleging that its chatbot, ChatGPT, contributed to a woman's death and had a negative impact on a user with bipolar disorder. The relationship between chatbots and mental health is being explored, with some outlets also discussing the potential for chatbots to increase loneliness.