Regulation & Policy

OpenAI faces lawsuit over ChatGPT health advice

OpenAISource: New York Times23/07/2026, 10:32
OpenAI is being sued over advice provided by ChatGPT to a user seeking medical guidance. The case represents one of the first legal actions to argue that a chatbot's recommendations caused harm to someone asking for assistance with a health condition. The lawsuit raises important questions about the liability of AI companies for medical guidance provided by their systems and highlights the risks associated with users treating AI responses as professional medical advice.
OpenAI faces lawsuit over ChatGPT health advice — lupAI