AI at Work OpenAI Just Nerfed Your Lawyer & Doctor Bot - What Actually Changed (and What Still Works)
Nov 4, 2025
The discussion dives into OpenAI's recent policy changes affecting legal and medical advice, sparking industry concern. They detail the evolution of process automation, highlighting a three-phase approach: transitioning from messy documentation to fully automated systems. The hosts share insights on how custom GPTs can streamline workflows and the importance of ROI in automation efforts. They also tackle the implications of these changes for API businesses and speculate on the future of AI policy.
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OpenAI Limits Professional Advice
- OpenAI restricted tailored legal and medical advice to force licensed-professional involvement.
- The change aims to reduce harm and legal exposure from AI-provided clinical or legal decisions.
Policy Targets Business Integrations
- The policy appears aimed at business/API use rather than casual consumer prompts.
- Users can still get general legal/medical guidance but models will caveat and push for professional help.
Custom GPT Helped Win A Restraining Order
- Kevin built a custom model for a friend going through a separation that produced restraining-order documents.
- The tool saved significant legal fees and produced approved court submissions.