ChatGPT Diet Plan has left a 60-year-old New York man hospitalized after it allegedly recommended replacing regular table salt with the toxic compound sodium bromide. Over three months, this dangerous substitution caused severe poisoning, leading to paranoia, hallucinations, and coordination issues.
Medical experts have warned against relying solely on AI for dietary guidance. “Artificial intelligence can be a helpful tool, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice,” said Dr. James Carter, a clinical toxicologist. The alarming case has reignited debates about the safety and accountability of AI-driven health recommendations.
ChatGPT Suggests Harmful Salt Substitute
According to the Instagram post of Times Now, a 60-year-old man in New York was hospitalised after following ChatGPT’s diet plan. According to the caption of the post, the man followed ChatGPT’s suggestions and replaced his regular salt or Sodium Chloride, with Sodium Bromide, which is a harmful toxin.
He was consuming this toxic compound for the past 3 months, and this made him utterly sick. Gradually, he developed Bromide poisoning. He started suffering from paranoia, hallucinations, extreme thirst, and coordination problems.
The Symptoms of Bromide Poisoning
Sodium bromide is an inorganic salt that resembles regular salt in colour and even taste. This chemical compound of salt is largely used in medicines, photography, disinfection and chemical synthesis.
However, due to its toxic compound, regular exposure can cause symptoms of nausea, muscle pain, and neurological problems. Here we can see the same thing happen as a regular intake of the toxic salt causes hallucination and dizziness in the old man.
AI Diet Advice Sparks Health Concerns
This incident is definitely increasing concerns, making us rethink whether to rely on AI health suggestions or not. While AI can provide you with general health advice and tips, it is not a medical expert.
Therefore, a little bit of error on its part can lead to such a medical emergency. The victim of the misguidance of AI, though, right now is under medical care. After providing sufficient fluid, electrolytes, and antipsychotics, the 60-year-old man has now recovered.