ChatGPT Sued: Near-Fatal Medical Advice Alleged

OpenAI faces its first lawsuit over ChatGPT offering near-deadly medical advice. A man claims ChatGPT gave him dangerous medical recommendations, delaying care for a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. Scott Winters, from Florida, states the AI chatbot offered treatment plans and suggested medication. He says ChatGPT also told him to ignore friends' pleas to seek professional medical care. The lawsuit, filed in California, names OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging negligence and the "unauthorized practice of medicine." Chat logs reportedly show the AI using Christian religious language, telling Winters, "God did not design your body to endlessly fail," instead of advising him to get help. This case highlights the potential dangers of relying on AI for critical health decisions.