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‘ChatGPT Saved My Life’: 6 Incredible Stories of People Whose Lives Were Turned Around by AI
Why people are falling in love with A.I. companions
Gina Acosta
May 11, 2025
Welcome to another edition of Horizon AI,
In today's edition, we're looking at some incredible stories from people who claim 'ChatGPT saved their lives,' showing that AI isn't just for memes or quick work fixes. For some, it's been a literal lifesaver.
Let’s jump right in!
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6 Times ChatGPT Saved Lives
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The World’s 50 Most Valuable Companies in 2025
The figures used to create this graphic were sourced from companiesmarketcap.com, as of May 5, 2025.
Microsoft and Apple have frequently traded places as the world’s most valuable over the past decade. In recent years, their market value has been boosted in part by integrating AI into their products.
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6 Times ChatGPT Saved Lives
From diagnosing rare conditions to catching life-threatening issues that even doctors missed, people worldwide are turning to ChatGPT for help when they need it most. Below are six incredible stories of how AI made a life-or-death difference.
Lauren Bannon, a mother of two, turned to ChatGPT after months of misdiagnoses. It suggested Hashimoto’s disease, which led to further testing. Doctors eventually discovered cancer in her thyroid, leading to a timely surgery that saved her life.
“If I hadn’t looked on ChatGPT, I would’ve just taken the rheumatoid arthritis medication, and the cancer would’ve spread from my neck to everywhere else. I feel lucky to be alive.”
Eight months pregnant, Natallia Tarrien casually asked ChatGPT why her jaw felt tight. The AI warned her to check her blood pressure. When she did, it was alarmingly high.
By the time she reached the hospital, her blood pressure had spiked to a dangerous 200/146. Doctors quickly diagnosed her with preeclampsia and decided to deliver her baby on an emergency basis.
She shared the story on Instagram, saying, "Thank you, ChatGPT. You saved two lives."
Alex, a 4-year-old boy, experienced pain that kept him from playing with other children. His mother, Courtney, went on a three-year search to uncover the cause of his worsening pain and other symptoms.
But after 17 doctors failed to diagnose his chronic pain, Alex’s mother, frustrated, created a ChatGPT account and shared with the AI everything she knew about her son's symptoms and all the information she could gather from his MRIs.
The AI suggested tethered cord syndrome, a very hard-to-diagnose condition, and after she scheduled an appointment with a new neurosurgeon, he confirmed the diagnosis.
Marly Garnreiter began experiencing persistent night sweats and itchy skin in early 2024. With no red flags in her medical test results at the time, she turned to ChatGPT. To her surprise, the AI suggested blood cancer — a possibility she quickly dismissed as an overreaction.
Months later her condition worsened, with increasing fatigue and chest pain, she returned to the doctors. This time, scans revealed a large mass on her left lung.
The final diagnosis: Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that originates in the white blood cells. The same condition ChatGPT had pointed to nearly a year earlier.
Bethany Crystal sensed something was off with her health. After a doctor visit and tests, she still felt unwell. Turning to ChatGPT, she shared her symptoms and lab data. The AI flagged her “alarmingly low” platelet count and urged her to go to the ER immediately.
When she arrived, doctors found she had essentially zero platelets (which only happens in extremely rare cases) and performed an emergency transfusion, ultimately saving her life.
But AI doesn’t only help people; it can help pets too.
A Twitter user, Cooper, said that his pet dog, Sassy, was diagnosed with a tick-borne disease and was improving after treatment. However, a few days later, Sassy’s condition worsened, so he took her back to the vet for further tests, but "they had no clue what it could be."
He fed Sassy’s blood-test results into ChatGPT, which suggested immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. A second veterinarian confirmed the diagnosis and began life-saving treatment — the AI had identified what the vets had missed.
👉 AI is not a replacement for professional medical advice, but it can provide something to look into—helping you ask your doctor for further tests and uncovering details that may have been missed, making it a valuable tool when used with caution.
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Why people are falling in love with A.I. companions
A look into the increasing phenomenon of individuals forming relationships with AI companions and the potential risks associated with this technology.
It shows cases of real people in relationships with AI companions and discusses the appeal of these AI entities, such as their constant availability and non-judgmental nature, while also highlighting tragic consequences that can arise from intense AI relationships. It includes insights from experts who express concerns about potential harm, particularly to vulnerable young people, and emphasize the need for regulation.
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