Japan Times TechApr 15, 2026Apr 15, 2026, 10:00 JST1 min read

Study reveals AI chatbots provide incorrect medical information in half of their responses despite sounding authoritative

3 Key Points

AI chatbots deliver medical advice with false confidence, making misleading information appear credible to users
None of the chatbots tested produced complete and accurate reference lists for any of their medical responses
The research highlights serious reliability concerns about using AI systems for healthcare guidance without professional verification

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