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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

Scientists reveal terrifying reason that using AI for health advice could be dangerous

Using AI systems such as ChatGPT to get health advice could be incredibly dangerous – and not only because it is wrong, scientists have warned.

A new paper, looks at the risks posed by the vast growth in the number of people relying on such chatbots for quick and always-accessible health advice. While it notes that it comes with a range of advantages – from easier access to constant availability – it also comes with a host of downsides.

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