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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Health as lawsuit accuses it of unsafe medical advice

OpenAI has launched “Health in ChatGPT”, a feature that lets U.S. users aged 18 and over connect Apple Health, electronic health records and other wellness apps to the chatbot. The rollout, available on web and iOS, uses the latest GPT‑5.6 model for paid plans and promises that data are encrypted, user‑controlled and not used to train the model. OpenAI stresses that the tool “is not a substitute for professional medical care”.

At the same time, a Florida pastor, 55‑year‑old Scott Winters, has filed a lawsuit in the San Francisco County Superior Court against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. Winters alleges that the chatbot’s advice—telling him his symptoms were not dangerous and discouraging him from seeking care—contributed to a massive pulmonary embolism that nearly killed him. The complaint claims OpenAI practiced medicine without a license and prioritized user engagement over safety. OpenAI’s spokesperson reiterated that “ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment.”

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