AI Health Chatbots Promise Quick Fixes—But They're Gambling with Your Life
You're sick, doctor's booked for weeks, so you fire up Copilot Health for advice. Sounds convenient—until it tells you to chill when you need the ER. Big Tech's new health bots are everywhere, but do they save lives or just sell data?
⚡ Key Takeaways
- AI health chatbots are booming due to healthcare access gaps, but lack independent safety checks.
- Studies show mixed results: good for basics, risky for triage and emergencies.
- Big Tech profits from data while users gamble on unvetted advice—regulations likely incoming.
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Originally reported by MIT Technology Review - AI
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