User says OpenAI flagged him for "Cyber Abuse" after asking ChatGPT about a dead man's iPad
kevinnbass · x · 2026-10-12
Quant researcher QuantKurtis says he received a usage policy violation email from OpenAI's trust & safety team hours after asking ChatGPT how to remove the Activation Lock on a deceased 90-year-old's iPad — a device with no receipt, no will, and estranged family. His appeal was rejected with no further appeals considered. He shared the warning email screenshot, noting he's now "one innocent question away from a lifetime ban," sparking discussion about OpenAI's automated moderation punishing legitimate use cases.
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