HEALTHJul 27 · 06:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN TECHJoe Pinner

Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’

Research shows AI accounts on TikTok are gaining millions of views by spreading dubious health advice. Experts warn this poses a 'huge danger to public safety', citing AI-generated doctors promoting medical myths and miracle cures.

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