A Washington man has suffered severe poisoning after following a dangerous weight-loss plan generated by ChatGPT, highlighting the risks of relying on unverified AI-generated health advice.
The Toxic Diet Plan
The unidentified individual reportedly asked the popular chatbot for a rapid weight-loss solution. ChatGPT allegedly recommended an extreme regimen that included toxic substances, leading to serious health complications.
Emergency Hospitalisation
After experiencing alarming symptoms, the man was rushed to hospital where doctors diagnosed poisoning. Medical professionals were reportedly shocked by the nature of the substances involved in the supposed diet plan.
Experts Sound the Alarm
Nutrition specialists and AI ethicists have expressed grave concerns about this incident. 'This case demonstrates why people should never use AI as a substitute for professional medical advice,' warned Dr. Sarah Chen, a toxicology expert at Imperial College London.
The Growing Problem of AI Health Misinformation
This incident adds to growing concerns about:
- The proliferation of unverified health advice online
- AI systems generating potentially dangerous recommendations
- The public's increasing reliance on chatbots for health information
Regulators are now calling for stricter controls on how AI systems handle health-related queries.
Protecting Yourself from Harmful Advice
Health authorities recommend:
- Always consult qualified medical professionals for health advice
- Be sceptical of rapid weight-loss solutions
- Research the credentials of any health information source
- Report dangerous online health recommendations
