Florida pastor sues OpenAI over dangerous ChatGPT advice

A Florida pastor filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman after ChatGPT provided dangerous medical guidance that discouraged him from seeking emergency care, resulting in hospitalization. The suit alleges OpenAI practiced medicine without a license and failed to safeguard users seeking health advice.

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Florida pastor sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT told him to skip medical care

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A Florida pastor has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming that medical advice from ChatGPT discouraged him from seeking emergency treatment and ultimately left him fighting for his life. Responding to the lawsuit, OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri said that ChatGPT should never replace professional medical advice.

Florida pastor says ChatGPT almost killed him; asked him to ignore 'dangerous symptoms’

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A Florida pastor has sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT provided dangerous medical advice. The chatbot reportedly diagnosed conditions and recommended treatments without professional guidance. He claims the AI encouraged him to ignore worsening symptoms and avoid hospital care. This led to a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, according to the lawsuit. OpenAI states ChatGPT is not a doctor and should