Times of India · Technology&Law · 2026-07-23
Florida pastor sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT told him to skip medical care
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.
Why it matters. This lawsuit highlights the emerging legal and ethical questions regarding corporate liability when users follow potentially harmful advice generated by artificial intelligence models.
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