New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- A 60-year-old man's attempt to eat healthier by cutting salt from his diet took a dangerous turn after he followed advice from ChatGPT. His decision ultimately led to a hospital stay and a diagnosis of a rare and potentially life-threatening condition called bromism.

The incident has sparked fresh concerns about relying on AI tools like ChatGPT for medical guidance, especially without consulting healthcare professionals. The case was recently detailed in a report published in the American College of Physicians Journals.

According to the report, the man asked ChatGPT how to eliminate sodium chloride (commonly known as table salt) from his diet. In response, he replaced it with sodium bromide-- a substance once common...