Pennsylvania sues AI firm over fake doctor chatbots
#AISafety #MedicalMisinformationPennsylvania sues Character.AI alleging its chatbots illegally pose as licensed doctors, providing medical advice. One bot claimed to be a psychiatrist with fake credentials. Officials demand the company stop deceptive practices, emphasizing user safety and legal compliance with medical licensing laws. read more
Vitamin K Shot Refusals Endanger Newborns
#NewbornHealth #MedicalMisinformationA growing number of US parents are refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, nearly doubling refusal rates from 2017-2024. Doctors warn this dramatically increases the risk of severe, potentially fatal brain bleeding in infants, linking the trend to widespread medical misinformation. read more
Vitamin K Shot Refusals Put Newborns at Grave Risk
#NewbornHealth #MedicalMisinformationUS doctors report a dangerous rise in parents refusing routine vitamin K shots for newborns, with refusals nearly doubling since 2017. This trend, fueled by misinformation, leaves infants at severe risk of preventable bleeding and other complications. read more
"TV's Dr. Oz Nominated for Medical Role Despite Controversies"
#DrOz #MedicalMisinformationDr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by Trump for a key healthcare role, has a history of promoting baseless medical claims, from weight loss coffee to cancer cures. Known for potentially harmful advice, such as endorsing hydroxychloroquine as a Covid-19 treatment. read more