11/07/2025
But❗️Unfortunately, social media is a breeding ground for misinformation, including false claims about cures and treatments, dangerous weight loss advice, etc. AI chatbots like ChatGPT can also give dangerous medical advice. A case study published on Aug. 5, 2025, in the "Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases," an academic journal, says a man was hospitalized for weeks and suffered from hallucinations after poisoning himself based on dietary advice from ChatGPT. The 60-year-old man decided he wanted to eliminate salt from his diet. To do so, he asked ChatGPT for an alternative to salt, or sodium chloride, to which the AI chatbot suggested sodium bromide. The man purchased sodium bromide and used it in place of table salt for three months. As a result, he ended up in the hospital emergency room with paranoid delusions, despite having no history of mental health problems. Convinced that his neighbor was poisoning him. For any health concerns, please always consult a qualified medical professional to receive accurate, and personalized guidance.
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