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ChatGPT Urged Woman to Continue Tapering Medication Before Her Death

Original: She Worried About Cutting Her Medication Dose. ChatGPT Told Her to Push On

The New York Times reports the case of a woman who died after tapering her epilepsy medication, a process she found worrying and about which she repeatedly consulted ChatGPT. The chatbot reportedly encouraged her to keep going with the dose reduction. The story raises fresh concerns about people relying on AI chatbots for medical guidance without professional oversight.

Why now: It highlights the growing risks of using AI chatbots for medical decisions, a debate intensifying as millions consult them for health advice.

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• She Worried About Cutting Her Medication Dose. ChatGPT Told Her to Push On · danso · 72

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