Photo by Freepik

Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

General

Should You Believe in Everything AI Says on Health? 

Can you trust AI completely? Not always. Here’s why you should think critically before believing AI-generated content and advice.

Introduction

Photo by Freepik

AI tools lack context, emotion, and critical thinking that humans have, as every user case scenario might be different, than just a prompt given to AI.

Photo by Freepik

AI do not have human judgement

AI can unintentionally spread outdated, biased, or incorrect information, as it is built to pick up some words from the prompt that we give and provide solution.

Photo by Freepik

Misinformation Risks

AI might suggest unsafe supplement combos or might diagnose some symptoms incorrectly. Always verify with a qualified medical expert.

Photo by Freepik

Example: Health Advice

Much or almost all of the data is user-generated, unverified, and filled with noise. We ourself are feeding data to it, unknowingly.

Photo by Freepik

AI is Trained on Internet Data

AI doesn’t “know”, it just predicts. Always cross-check with research-backed sources and scientific claims.

Photo by Freepik

Can’t Replace Scientific Evidence

It can be used in the beginning, if you are looking for a suggestion or some operational help. Let it assist you, but don’t let it dictate your choices, especially when it comes to health and wellness.

Photo by Freepik

Use AI as a Starting Point

Always consult qualified professionals, especially in health, law, and finance areas.

Photo by Freepik

Expert Advice > AI

Don’t be a blind believer. Be curious. Be informed. Use AI smartly, not blindly.

Conclusion

Photo by Freepik

Photo by Freepik

Here's what to read next