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ChatGPT Led to a Man's Near-Fatal Health Crisis, Lawsuit Claims

A man suffered a near-fatal health crisis after following advice from OpenAI's ChatGPT, according to a lawsuit filed against the company. The plaintiff alleges the AI chatbot provided dangerous medical recommendations that led to his hospitalization.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/well/openai-chatgpt-health-lawsuit.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49012926

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