TikTok’s AI Doctors Spread Dubious Health Claims, Sparking Public Health Alarm
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Experts warn that AI-generated doctor accounts on TikTok are spreading debunked medical myths and dubious remedies; AI content appears in 40% of top health videos with some amassing millions of views. NHS and medical bodies urge platforms to curb dangerous content, highlighting myths about cancer and supposed ‘miracle cures’. TikTok says it removes harmful misinformation and partners with WHO/NHS to provide reliable health information.
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