One in eight Americans turn to ChatGPT every day for medical advice, leaving them prone to potentially dangerous misinformation, experts have warned. The report also found two in three American doctors have used ChatGPT in at least one case, while nearly half of nurses use AI weekly. In another case, in April 2025, 16-year-old Adam Raine used ChatGPT to explore methods of ending his life, including what materials would be best for creating a noose. Join the debate What risks or benefits do you see in millions turning to AI for health advice instead of doctors? She added: 'I actually don’t think people need to stop using ChatGPT for medical information entirely.

Source: Daily Mail January 07, 2026 12:45 UTC