Chinese man sues AI firm after chatbot’s ‘auspicious’ date suggestion leads to disaster
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Many noted the ultimate irony of the man using the same AI chatbot to draft a lawsuit against its developer for allegedly giving him faulty advice
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Zoey Zhang Published: 10:21am, 20 Sep 2026 Updated: 10:28am, 20 Sep 2026
A man in eastern China filed a lawsuit against an AI company after he followed a chatbot’s recommendation for his mother’s burial date, which he later claimed was linked to a family misfortune.
According to Jimu News, Shi, from Jiashan county in Zhejiang province, lost his mother to a sudden illness in April.
As the youngest of five siblings, Shi sought an auspicious date for her burial. Such dates, derived from traditional Chinese almanacs reflecting ancient beliefs about celestial movements, are considered by many Chinese to be guidance for significant life decisions.
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