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Use Google AI Overview for health advice? It's 'really dangerous,' investigation finds

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Google's AI Overviews offered bad medical advice, says The Guardian.

Experts found some of the data to be misleading and even dangerous.

Don't rely solely on AI to research serious medical conditions.

Turning to AI to answer health-related questions seems like an easy and convenient option that may spare you from a doctor's visit. That's particularly true with a tool like Google's AI Overviews, which summarizes the results that pop up during a regular Google Search.

Also: How to get rid of AI Overviews in Google Search: 4 easy ways

But that doesn't mean Google's AI is the best route to take, especially if you're researching a serious medical problem or condition.

'Really dangerous'

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