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Florida pastor sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT told him to skip medical care
Published 23 July 2026 ยท tech
A Florida pastor has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming that medical advice from ChatGPT discouraged him from seeking emergency
A Florida pastor has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming that medical advice from ChatGPT discouraged him from seeking emergency treatment and ultimately left him fighting for his life. Responding to the lawsuit, OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri said that ChatGPT should never replace professional medical advice.
Published: July 24, 2026 โข 2:41 AM IST ยท Updated: July 24, 2026 โข 8:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A Florida pastor has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming that medical advice from ChatGPT discouraged him from seeking emergency treatment and ultimately left him fighting for his life.
Responding to the lawsuit, OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri said that ChatGPT should never replace professional medical advice.