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OpenAI sued after ChatGPT health advice nearly kills pastor
A pastor claims ChatGPT gave him dangerous medical advice about a pulmonary embolism, leading to a near-fatal outcome. The lawsuit alleges OpenAI's chatbot provided "extremely dangerous medical recommendations" without proper safeguards. This case raises questions about AI liability and the risks of relying on chatbots for health information.
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The suit highlights a critical gap in AI safety: models that sound authoritative can be dangerously wrong, and OpenAI's disclaimers may not shield it from real-world harm.
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