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OpenAI sued over ChatGPT's dangerous medical advice

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OpenAI is facing a lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT provided dangerous medical advice, leading to a pastor's near-fatal pulmonary embolism. The suit claims the AI offered incorrect diagnoses and treatment plans, even discouraging the user from seeking professional medical help. This legal action, filed by Tech Justice Law on behalf of Scott Winters, seeks damages and calls for stricter safety measures and an independent evaluation of ChatGPT Health's operational safety. AI

IMPACT Highlights the critical need for robust safety guardrails and regulatory oversight for AI systems providing sensitive information.

RANK_REASON Lawsuit against a company for alleged product misuse.

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    OpenAI sued over ChatGPT health advice that almost killed a pastor

    ChatGPT allegedly offered "extremely dangerous medical recommendations" regarding a pulmonary embolism.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI sued over ChatGPT health advice that almost killed a pastor https://www.engadget.com/2221044/openai-sued-over-chatgpt-health-advice-that-almost-killed-a-

    OpenAI sued over ChatGPT health advice that almost killed a pastor https://www.engadget.com/2221044/openai-sued-over-chatgpt-health-advice-that-almost-killed-a-pastor/ # AI # Tech # Law

    LINKS engadget.com/…/openai-sued-over-chatgpt-h…

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