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ChatGPT's Legal and Health Advice: What's Really Changed?

Wed Nov 05 2025

People are worried. They think ChatGPT won't give legal or health advice anymore. But that's not true. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, says nothing has changed. They just updated their rules to make them clearer.

The Confusion Begins

The confusion started with a post on social media. It said ChatGPT would stop giving legal and health advice. But OpenAI says this is not true. They just moved some rules around. The rules are still the same.

Rules for Developers and Businesses

Before, the rules were hidden in a section for developers. Now, they are easier to find. But the rules are still for developers and businesses, not regular users. So, if you're just asking ChatGPT for advice, you're good.

The Key Word: "Provision"

The key here is the word "provision." The rules are for people who use ChatGPT to give specific advice to others. If you're just looking up information, you're fine. OpenAI says ChatGPT is still a great tool for understanding legal and health information.

No Changes for Regular Users

Some people say they're having trouble getting advice from ChatGPT. But OpenAI says they haven't changed anything. They still give advice. For example, ChatGPT can help you understand how to fight a traffic ticket or suggest supplements.

Conclusion

So, if you're not using ChatGPT to give specific advice to others, you're good. The rules are still the same. Nothing has changed. You can still ask ChatGPT for legal and health advice.

questions

    How might the new usage policy impact the development of AI applications that provide legal or health advice?
    Could the recent confusion about ChatGPT's advice capabilities be a deliberate attempt to steer users away from certain topics?
    Is OpenAI's clarification about model behavior an attempt to cover up a secret change in functionality?

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