How dangerous is it to take medical advice from AI? Big revelation made in research

Updated: 10-02-2026, 04.07 PM

What is the news?

People are now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday tasks. Many people also use AI for their health care and medicine related suggestions, but this is not right. Recent research has found that relying on AI chatbots for medical advice can be dangerous and may increase the risk of wrong treatment or delay.

How was the research conducted and what methods were adopted?

This research has been done by scientists associated with Oxford University. In this, about 1,300 people were given different health related conditions. Some people asked the AI chatbot about the disease and the next step, while some took the traditional approach and consulted a doctor. After this, everyone’s answers were compared, so that it could be understood how reliable AI proves to be for common people.

What came out in the research?

Research has found that AI chatbots sometimes give answers by mixing correct and incorrect information. Common people are not able to understand which advice is right and which is wrong. In many cases, AI could not even recognize when it was necessary to immediately go to the doctor. This can increase the risk of misdiagnosis and delay in treatment, which can further worsen the patient’s condition.

Warning from doctors and experts

Doctors associated with research say that AI is not yet ready to replace doctors. Especially in sensitive matters like health, it is not right to completely trust AI. Experts have advised that people should limit AI to general information only and contact the doctor directly in case of any serious symptoms or problems, so that they can get the right treatment at the right time and the risk of life does not increase.