Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Gen V Season 2 trailer
    Videos

    Gen V Season 2 Trailer Cast, Plot, Premiere Details

    July 26, 2025 3 Min Read
    IShowSpeed Daniel La Belle race
    Videos

    IShowSpeed Beats Daniel La Belle in 40-Meter Race, Hits 41M Subscribers

    June 24, 2025 2 Min Read
    Cardi B new single Outside
    Videos

    Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Single Sparks Buzz Over Offset and Stefon Diggs

    June 20, 2025 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Man Hospitalized After Following ChatGPT Diet Advice with Toxic Compound
PhotoNews Pakistan PhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
ChatGPT down
PhotoNews Pakistan > Offbeat > Man Hospitalized After Following ChatGPT Diet Advice with Toxic Compound
Offbeat

Man Hospitalized After Following ChatGPT Diet Advice with Toxic Compound

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published August 10, 2025 2 Min Read
Share
OpenAI / ChatGPT
SHARE

A 60-year-old man was hospitalized after following dietary advice he received online. He mistakenly used toxic sodium bromide instead of table salt while seeking alternatives to sodium chloride due to concerns about his sodium intake.

Unfortunately, the AI suggested sodium bromide, a compound that was once used in early 20th-century medications but can be harmful in large doses. After three months of using sodium bromide, he developed bromism and began experiencing illusions, fear, excessive thirst, and skin lesions. This led to his requiring a psychiatric hold and intensive treatment.

Without consulting a healthcare professional, the man purchased sodium bromide and used it in his cooking, which resulted in severe symptoms. Doctors diagnosed him with bromism, a rare condition caused by elevated levels of bromide. Previously healthy, his condition worsened to neurosis, requiring a three-week hospital stay during which he received fluid and electrolyte therapy. He has since recovered, but this case highlights the risks associated with following unverified advice from AI sources.

A man asked ChatGPT how to remove salt from his diet. It landed him in the hospital https://t.co/tdkuuAUBSi pic.twitter.com/kDG9oD9Lhd

— The Independent (@Independent) August 8, 2025

Experts emphasise that AI tools like ChatGPT are not substitutes for medical professionals. OpenAI’s Terms of Use clearly state its services are not for diagnosing or treating health conditions. CEO Sam Altman, on This Past Weekend with Theo Von, warned against relying on ChatGPT for emotional or medical support, noting it lacks legal protections akin to therapists or doctors, per TechCrunch.

After using ChatGPT, man swaps his salt for sodium bromide—and suffers psychosis https://t.co/hDiAnWxvPJ

— Ars Technica (@arstechnica) August 7, 2025

This incident has reignited debates about AI’s ethical boundaries in healthcare, underscoring the need for clear disclaimers and user education. As AI use grows, ensuring users seek professional advice for critical decisions is vital to prevent harm. The case serves as a cautionary tale for over-reliance on AI-generated recommendations.

TAGGED:Featured
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

HBL Saving Made Easy
HBL Saving Made Easy

Recent Posts

Gilgit landslide 2025

Landslide in Gilgit Kills Eight Volunteers, Rescue Efforts Continue

Timothée Chalamet Kylie Jenner birthday

Timothée Chalamet Skips Kylie Jenner’s 28th Birthday Celebration

Iran nuclear talks E3

Iran to Host IAEA Talks Amid Nuclear Tensions, No Site Visits Planned

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

Trump Aliyev Pashinyan peace
Top NewsUncategorizedWorld

Trump, Aliyev, and Pashinyan Sign Historic Peace Agreements at White House

3 Min Read
Diddy Trump pardon
Entertainment

Can Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Secure a Presidential Pardon from Donald Trump After Conviction?

3 Min Read
Salman Khan Lawrence Bishnoi
Entertainment

Bishnoi Gang Threatens to Kill Anyone Working With Salman Khan After Kapil Sharma’s Café Attack

3 Min Read
Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney Rejects Premier League Footballer After Jonathan Davino Split

On August 4, 2025, The Sun reported that Sydney Sweeney, 27, a star of 'Euphoria', has…

August 4, 2025
Sports

Trump Forms Task Force to Oversee 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

On August 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a task force…

August 7, 2025
Offbeat

Trump Threatens to Federalize D.C. After Assault on DOGE Staffer “Big Balls”

A group assaulted Edward "Big Balls" Coristine, a staffer at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),…

August 6, 2025
Top NewsWorld

Solid Gold, Royal Missives, and Nobel Nods: How to Win Over Trump

On August 6, 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook presented a custom-engraved glass piece set in a…

August 8, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?