ChatGPT risks: Experts warn against using AI for legal and medical advice

Experts and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have warned against using ChatGPT for sensitive matters such as legal, medical, and professional advice. Unlike doctors or lawyers, AI interactions lack legal confidentiality, and courts may potentially request user chat histories.

Key risks include the AI generating convincing but entirely fabricated legal citations or court decisions, which has already resulted in fines for legal professionals. Additionally, using AI as a mental health therapist is discouraged due to its tendency to confirm user biases rather than providing objective scrutiny. Some jurisdictions, including Illinois, Nevada, and Maine, have already implemented regulations to limit AI from providing therapeutic decisions. Users are advised to use the tool for general explanations rather than specific, confidential, or high-stakes personal information.