ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
Summary
A Florida man filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT gave him bad medical advice that almost caused his death from a blood clot. The man says the chatbot acted like a doctor without a license and discouraged him from seeking urgent care for serious symptoms.Key Facts
- Scott Winters sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco court.
- Winters says ChatGPT wrongly told him his dizziness and blood pressure issues were not serious.
- ChatGPT advised him to stay home and be inactive, which doctors say contributed to his pulmonary embolism (a dangerous blood clot).
- The lawsuit argues OpenAI prioritized profits over user safety and did not safeguard against harmful advice.
- Winters also claims the chatbot used his religious beliefs in its responses that delayed urgent care.
- OpenAI says ChatGPT is not meant to replace real doctors and warns users not to rely solely on its advice.
- The lawsuit describes ChatGPT as giving confident medical opinions without having medical qualifications.
- OpenAI emphasizes that their terms state users take all health advice at their own risk and to seek professional help.
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