Khaberni - An American pastor has filed a lawsuit against "OpenAI" and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing "Chat GPT" of providing misleading health guidance.
According to the lawsuit filed in a San Francisco court, Scott Winters, a 55-year-old from Florida, said he frequently relied on "Chat GPT" for information and health advice after suffering from dizziness and blood pressure disorders.
The plaintiff stated that the artificial intelligence robot reassured him more than once that his condition did not warrant a hospital visit, despite the worsening of his symptoms, which led him to delay seeking medical care.
The lawsuit file indicated that his condition ended with a severe pulmonary embolism due to multiple blood clots in the lungs, a condition described by doctors as posing a direct threat to his life.
Winters also mentioned that doctors attributed his condition to inactivity, claiming that "Chat GPT" encouraged him to stay at home and reduce physical activity, which, according to his account, exacerbated his health situation.
The lawsuit included screenshots of conversations attributed to "Chat GPT", which contained religious phrases, claimed by the defense team to have bolstered the plaintiff's confidence in the robot's answers, leading him to ignore the advice of family and friends who urged him to consult a doctor.
In contrast, "OpenAI" confirmed that "Chat GPT" is not a substitute for doctors or healthcare services, and should not be used to diagnose conditions or prescribe treatments.
The company's spokesperson, Drew Bosateri, stated that artificial intelligence can help users understand health information or organize questions they pose to doctors, but it does not replace the need for professional consultation or a direct medical evaluation when symptoms that require medical attention appear.
