A 60-year-old man was hospitalized for bromide poisoning after seeking dietary advice from ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence platform. The man, who wanted to eliminate salt from his diet, asked ChatGPT for a replacement. The AI platform recommended sodium bromide, a chemical commonly used in pesticides, as a substitute. The man purchased sodium bromide online and replaced it with salt for three months. When he went to the hospital, doctors discovered he was suffering from bromide toxicity, causing paranoia and hallucinations. Bromide toxicity was more common in the 20th century when bromide salts were used in over-the-counter medications. The case highlights the dangers of relying on ChatGPT for complex health decisions without sufficient understanding or proper AI literacy.
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