A pastor from Florida inquired with ChatGPT about his well-being, and it almost led to a life-threatening situation.

      When "just relax and recover" ends up being the most harmful medical advice one could receive.

      Scott Winters, a pastor from Florida, is taking legal action against OpenAI after ChatGPT allegedly provided him with what he claims was “extremely dangerous” medical guidance, advice that nearly cost him his life.

      What happened to the pastor?

      For several weeks, Winters sought advice from ChatGPT regarding persistent dizzy spells and fluctuating blood pressure. Rather than directing him to a healthcare professional, the chatbot reassured him that his symptoms weren’t serious and suggested that his "careful recliner-based micro-recovery" was effective.

      Winters heeded that advice. However, the calm assurances concealed a genuine emergency: a pulmonary embolism resulting from blood clots in both lungs. Medical professionals later informed him that his immobility—precisely what ChatGPT had recommended—had nearly led him to death.

      One of the ChatGPT’s responses as reported by Cybernews

      As first reported by Cybernews, matters became even more peculiar after OpenAI introduced cross-chat memory in 2025. ChatGPT allegedly began incorporating religious language into its replies, apparently aware that Winters was a pastor, at one point referring to his recovery as “a form of worship.”

      Weeks of symptoms, dismissed as trivial, escalated into a looming medical emergency.

      Why is OpenAI being sued?

      Winters has filed his lawsuit in a California court, accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of negligence and unauthorized medical practice. He asserts that the repercussions led him to lose his job, his ministry, and his home, in addition to nearly costing him his life.

      This case is reportedly the first to claim that a general-use chatbot should be held legally accountable for providing harmful medical advice. Winters seeks financial compensation and is requesting the court to suspend ChatGPT Health until its safety is established.

      OpenAI, for its part, told the New York Times that blaming a chatbot alone oversimplifies users’ health choices. Regardless of the court's ruling, this case serves as a potent reminder that a confident tone from a chatbot does not equate to medical expertise.

      I always advise against seeking medical guidance from ChatGPT or Google. What bothers me here is not the medical advice the chatbot provided to the pastor but the failure to instruct him to consult a physician. This should be a precautionary measure built into all AI chatbots.

      Rachit is a seasoned technology journalist with over ten years of experience covering the consumer technology sector.

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