Kirk Shamblin
Kirk Shamblin is the father of Zane Shamblin, who died by suicide in July 2025. Following his son's tragic death, Kirk and his wife, Alicia, are pursuing legal action against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT's interactions with Zane contributed to his mental health decline. Kirk reflects on the challenges of maintaining communication with his son during his struggles and is committed to advocating for changes that could protect others from similar situations.
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Kirk Shamblin is Zane's father, who shared his worries about his son's mental health and communication struggles.
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