Man Hospitalized After Following ChatGPT's Salt Removal Advice
A 60-year-old man was hospitalized after following ChatGPT's advice to remove salt from his diet, replacing it with sodium bromide sourced online. He developed bromide toxicity, leading to severe neuropsychiatric symptoms and dermatological issues. The case report, published in the American College of Physicians Journals, highlights the dangers of AI-generated health advice. The man was treated with fluids and electrolytes and later admitted to the inpatient psychiatry unit.
- Date it happened
- 2025-08-09
- Organisation involved
- OpenAI
- Product, system or model
- ChatGPT
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