60-year-old man turns to ChatGPT for diet tips, ends up with a rare 19th-century illness

A 60-year-old man's quest to replace table salt, guided by ChatGPT's suggestion of sodium bromide, led to a severe case of bromism. He experienced hallucinations and paranoia, requiring hospitalization. The case highlights the dangers of relying on AI for health advice without critical evaluation, as the chatbot failed to provide adequate safety warnings.