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AI Chatbots Misleading on Health Claims, Study Finds

3/12/2026

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  • A study published in The Lancet Digital Health finds popular AI chatbots often fail to identify false health claims, especially when presented in formal medical language.
  • The study shows chatbots are no more reliable than standard internet searches for medical advice.
  • Dr. Mahmud Omar notes that large language models deliver incorrect information with the same confidence as accurate answers, which could prompt dangerous recommendations.