Health AI and the law: Could your chatbot doc testify against you?

Last July, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told viral podcaster Theo Von that it’s “screwed up” that conversations with an AI helper aren’t afforded the same legal protections as conversations with a human advocate. 

“imo talking to an AI should be like talking to a lawyer or a doctor. i hope society will figure this out soon,” Altman posted to X.

The CEO has repeatedly advocated for stronger privacy protections for his chatbot’s conversations with users, even as states have cracked down on AI bots advertised as therapeutic or legal experts.

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