Florida Man Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Dangerous Medical Advice from ChatGPT
A Florida resident, Scott Winters, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, claiming that the company's chatbot, ChatGPT, provided him with incorrect and potentially life-threatening medical advice. Winters, a 55-year-old pastor, reportedly used ChatGPT for medical guidance and was diagnosed by the AI with dysautonomia, a nervous system disorder. The chatbot allegedly created a personalized recovery plan for Winters. However, on July 13, 2025, Winters suffered a massive pulmonary embolism due to blood clots, contradicting the AI's diagnosis. The lawsuit argues that ChatGPT overstepped by offering medical advice and failed to direct Winters to professional medical help, leading to a severe health crisis. OpenAI has responded, emphasizing that ChatGPT is not a substitute for professional medical care and should not be used as such.