@readandlearn, you raise a very important point that people should be aware of. AI engines scrape everything, including comments in online forums like Reddit, Facebook, and health forums like this one and others such as Inspire, HealthUnlocked, PatientsLikeMe and countless others.

When reading an AI overview in search results, it is important to know that the information can be wrong. AI tools can sound sure, even when they’re wrong. Always check the original sources. See more guidance provided in this blog post:
- What is Generative AI? What does this mean on Mayo Clinic Connect? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/what-is-generative-ai-artificial-intelligence-what-does-this-mean-on-mayo-clinic-connect/

We take moderation of Mayo Clinic Connect seriously, removing disinformation, correcting misinformation, and helping people understand the dis- and misinformation they may find elsewhere. We also moderate posts (and sometimes remove them) if they contravene the Community Guidelines (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/)

You can read more about why and how we moderate Mayo Clinic Conncet here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/tab/moderators/

While moderators monitor discussions, we also rely on our members to tell us about any inappropriate content or behavior. Like you have done (thank you).

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