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OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT usage policy, making it clear that the AI can no longer be used to provide medical, legal, or other professional advice that requires licensing. The changes, outlined in the company’s official Usage Policies, took effect on October 29.
Under the new rules, users are prohibited from using ChatGPT for:
- Consultations requiring professional certification (including medical or legal advice)
- Facial or personal recognition without consent
- Making critical decisions in areas like finance, education, housing, migration, or employment without human oversight
- Academic misconduct or manipulating evaluation results
OpenAI says the policy update is aimed at enhancing user safety and preventing potential harm from using the system beyond its intended purpose. As reported by NEXTA, ChatGPT will now strictly avoid giving specific medical, legal, or financial guidance.
The company emphasizes that ChatGPT should be considered an educational tool rather than a consultant. In practice, this means the AI will explain principles, outline general mechanisms, and direct users to qualified professionals, rather than offering direct advice.
For example, ChatGPT will no longer:
- Name medications or suggest dosages
- Provide legal templates for lawsuits
- Give investment tips or buy/sell recommendations
OpenAI says the changes respond to regulatory concerns and liability fears, addressing the long-standing anxieties around the AI’s use in sensitive areas.
The bottom line: ChatGPT can help educate and guide, but any critical decisions still require a human expert.
