ChatGPT Sued: Pastor Claims AI's Bad Medical Advice Nearly Killed Him

A Florida pastor is suing OpenAI, claiming its ChatGPT AI chatbot gave him harmful medical advice. He says the advice nearly cost him his life during a pulmonary embolism. The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT told the pastor early warning signs of his health crisis were not dangerous. It also discouraged him from seeking medical attention. The chatbot reportedly said, "God did not design your body to endlessly fail." The suit claims ChatGPT provided diagnoses and treatment plans, encouraging the pastor to ignore pleas from friends and family to see a doctor. It also states the chatbot's safety features did not work reliably. The pastor's condition worsened, leading to an intensive care admission. This case appears to be the first to claim a chatbot's health advice directly harmed someone. It raises questions about the reliability of AI for medical guidance.