Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Dished Out Dangerous Health Advice

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC·Source: Bank Info Security

Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC

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Former Pastor Says OpenAI's Chatbot Nearly Killed Him A former Florida pastor is suing OpenAI and founder Sam Altman alleging that manipulation and dangerous health advice dispensed to him by the company's artificial intelligence chatbot almost killed him. The claim says the chatbot persuaded him not to get proper medical help.

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Originally published by Bank Info Security on Jul 22, 2026.

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