Doctors Warn of Risks as AI Health Tools Gain Popularity in 2026

In early 2026, major tech companies have introduced AI tools focused on healthcare, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT Health and Google's MedGamma 1.5. However, medical experts warn of risks associated with relying on AI for diagnosis or treatment. Incidents include a man developing hallucinations after following AI advice to consume sodium bromide and a patient suffering internal bleeding after self-medicating based on chatbot recommendations. Doctors emphasize that AI cannot replace clinical judgment or personalized medical supervision.