CBS News July 22, 2026 • 20:45

ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a Florida man, lawsuit against OpenAI claims - CBS News

By Megan Cerullo

ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a Florida man, lawsuit against OpenAI claims - CBS News

The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.

A Florida man sued OpenAI on Wednesday, alleging ChatGPT's medical advice discouraged him from seeking treatment for symptoms that preceded a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, nearly costing him h… [+4726 chars]

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