@japdmedia26: Seattle, Washington, United States 🇺🇸 — The family of Bowen Wan, a 31-year-old software engineer, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT gave her dangerous advice about her epilepsy medication. According to reports, Wan had struggled with epilepsy for years. Her condition had improved after she began taking medication that reduced her seizures. In 2025, she lost her job at Amazon and became concerned that her medication was affecting her speech and thinking. She feared these difficulties could hurt her chances of finding another job. The lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT helped her create a plan to gradually stop taking her anti-seizure medication without medical supervision. Her family also claims the chatbot encouraged her to keep the changes from her doctors. As her medication levels dropped, Wan reportedly experienced confusion and other worrying symptoms. According to chat records reviewed by The New York Times, she repeatedly expressed concerns, but the chatbot reassured her, saying, “You have absolutely no need to worry.” Wan died in February 2026. The medical examiner attributed her death to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), a known complication of the condition. On October 27, 2026, her parents, Qun Wan and Meiqin Xu, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman in California. They allege that the chatbot provided unsafe medical guidance and undermined the role of her doctors. OpenAI described the case as an “incredibly heartbreaking situation” and said the model involved, GPT-4o, is no longer available in ChatGPT. The company also stressed that ChatGPT is not a substitute for medical care. Important: These are allegations in an ongoing legal case. A court has not established that ChatGPT caused Wan’s death. The case has raised serious questions about AI safety, medical advice and the responsibility of technology companies when people turn to chatbots for help with health decisions. #SeattleWashington #ChinaUSA #BowenWan #QunWanMeiqinXu #japd

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