ChatGPT told a user to ignore a life-threatening condition, but people keep treating it like a doctor

A Florida pastor is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT told him to ignore symptoms of a pulmonary embolism.

He later needed intensive treatment after his condition worsened, according to the lawsuit.

The case highlights the risk of relying on AI chatbots for medical advice, despite their confident tone.

The article notes that many people still turn to tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for health questions.