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@picartist @blm1007blm1007 and all members - I strongly recommend that anyone using ChatGPT or other AI providers read this new Mayo article:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/can-you-trust-ai-for-health-advice/
The problem with this "...AI Bots accumulated their information in seconds and it is gleaned from all over the world..." is exactly that. AI is NOT transparent about the algorithm used to gather information (considered proprietary), nor sources of their information (in most cases). It could be from a FaceBook post, a scam website, an unqualified person with personal biases, or a true unbiased scientific study or noted authority. For example, we have seen AI responses that directly quote posts on Mayo Connect - not an authoritative source.

The EXACT wording of your inquiry can affect the result drastically.

Please do not use AI as a diagnostic tool. It is okay to use ChatGPT or similar to fill in gaps in your knowledge by finding reputable sources you can go to for information, but one should never rely on the AI summary without delving into the underlying source.

All decisions made using AI sources should be shared with and confirmed by your healthcare providers.

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@sueinmn I would never recomend anyone use AI for diagnose a medical issue. However, it is perfectly fine to mention your complaints and see what it says. Always see a physician. However, medical institutions are using it heavily now and here is something I pulled off Mayo showing how they are using it.
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinics-2025-performance-advances-its-patient-centered-mission/