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A 60-year-old man in New York followed dietary advice from ChatGPT, replacing salt with sodium bromide obtained online, which led to bromide poisoning and severe health issues. The case highlights the dangers of relying on AI for medical guidance and underscores the need for better safety measures in AI tools, especially regarding health-related advice.
A 60-year-old man followed ChatGPT's advice to use sodium bromide as a salt substitute, leading to bromide poisoning, hallucinations, and a three-week hospital stay. The case highlights the dangers of relying on AI for medical guidance without proper oversight, as bromide toxicity can cause severe neurological, psychiatric, and skin symptoms. The incident underscores the importance of consulting healthcare professionals rather than trusting unverified AI recommendations.
A man was hospitalized after following AI chatbot advice to use sodium bromide as a salt substitute, leading to bromide poisoning and psychiatric symptoms. The case highlights the risks of relying on AI for medical guidance, as it can generate inaccuracies and lack critical context, emphasizing the importance of human expertise in healthcare.
A man self-inflicted bromism, a rare psychiatric disorder, after consulting ChatGPT for dietary advice and replacing salt with sodium bromide, leading to hallucinations and hospitalization. The case highlights potential risks of AI providing health-related guidance without proper medical oversight, especially when users interpret information literally. OpenAI is working on safer AI models for health queries.