In an unsettling turn of events, a 60-year-old man ended up hospitalized with a rare poisoning after following a health tip from ChatGPT. Hoping to reduce sodium intake, he replaced table salt with sodium bromide — a toxic compound. Over three months, he developed paranoia, hallucinations, coordination issues, and dermatological problems before eventually stabilizing in the hospital.

Doctors diagnosed him with bromism, a severe form of bromide toxicity. It’s a stark reminder that AI-generated health advice—no matter how seemingly logical—can have dangerous consequences when not validated by professionals.

Why This Matters

• AI is not a substitute for medical expertise.
  ChatGPT lacks the context, empathy, and diagnostic nuance to handle health-related advice accurately.

• Health decisions have real risks.
  Even small errors—like mistaking sodium chloride for bromide—can escalate into psychiatric crises.

• Professional oversight is vital.
  Human doctors provide context, clarify intent, and consider underlying conditions when offering guidance.

At Mamba Technologies, Our Stance

We believe in harnessing AI responsibly, with safeguards and user education at the core. Especially when it comes to health, technology should augment — not replace — human judgment.

Final Thoughts

This case isn’t just about one man’s dangerous detour—it’s a warning. In a world increasingly reliant on AI, platform developers, regulators, and users must prioritize safety and critical literacy.

Always seek expert advice for medical concerns—even when AI seems helpful.

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