US EditionDon't worry, ChatGPT can still answer your health questions
OpenAI's policy restricts ChatGPT from giving tailored legal or medical advice to reduce liability while allowing general informational support, used monthly by 1 in 6 people for health guidance.
- On October 29th, OpenAI updated usage policies to bar provision of tailored legal or medical advice without licensed professional involvement, emphasizing human review for high-stakes decisions.
- Growing use of ChatGPT for health questions meant about 1 in 6 people rely on it monthly, with some harms reported including a psychiatric case in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
- In practice ChatGPT cannot diagnose users or provide in-depth personalized medical advice; it suggested general remedies for a head cold and urged calling 911 for facial immobility.
- The policy change could constrain OpenAI's healthcare push since ChatGPT cannot replace clinicians for serious conditions requiring professional judgment.
- On social media posts Monday, Kalshi's claim that ChatGPT would stop giving health advice sparked reactions, but Karan Singhal, OpenAI's head of health AI, said this is `not true` and ChatGPT's behavior remains unchanged.
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No, ChatGPT hasn’t added a ban on giving legal and health advice
OpenAI says ChatGPT’s behavior “remains unchanged” after reports across social media falsely claimed that new s updates to its usage policy prevent the chatbot from offering legal and medical advice. Karan Singhal, OpenAI’s head of health AI, writes on X that the claims are “not true.” “ChatGPT has never been a substitute for professional advice, but it will continue to be a great resource to help people understand legal and health information,…
OpenAI Says ChatGPT Can’t Give Legal, Health, or Financial Advice Anymore
If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT to explain a medical symptom, draft a contract, or suggest what to invest in, there’s something you should know: those days are gone.OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has rolled out new rules that now stop the AI from giving specific legal, health, or financial advice. The change, which took effect on 29 October 2025, means ChatGPT can now only explain general concepts, not offer detailed or personalised answers. T…
Don't worry, ChatGPT can still answer your health questions
OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanShelby Tauber/ReutersViral posts suggest OpenAI can no longer provide health advice. That's not entirely accurate.ChatGPT can still give you medical information — it just can't replace your doctor.OpenAI's updated policies limit its liability as more people turn to ChatGPT with health questions.Don't worry, you can continue to ask ChatGPT all your burning health questions.A series of news articles and X posts on Monday morni…
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