American influencer Ashly Robinson, 31, was found dead in Zanzibar in April while celebrating her birthday and engagement. Local police have ruled the death a suicide, citing conversations Robinson had with the AI chatbot ChatGPT where she inquired about methods to end her life. Authorities state these were her final communications. However, Robinson’s family disputes this conclusion, questioning how a successful and recently engaged woman could have taken her own life, and criticizing the lack of transparency in the investigation. The family claims they were not informed of the investigation’s progress and learned of the suicide ruling through media reports. They are now demanding a more thorough and transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death. Robinson had over 100,000 followers on Instagram, and the case has sparked debate about the potential risks associated with AI chatbots and mental health.