The Economic Times

When AI gets it wrong: ChatGPT nearly kills woman by confidently misidentifying a deadly plant

A near-fatal incident has sparked concerns over AI chatbots. YouTuber Kristi shared how her best friend was repeatedly assured that a deadly poison hemlock plant was safe, even after providing multiple images. Kristi wrote, Chat GPT NEARLY k*lled my best friend by telling her that POISON HEMLOCK was CARROT its poison hemlock. Which there is NO antidote for and is EXTREMELY deadly.