A 60-year-old man developed a rare psychiatric disorder called bromism after following dietary advice from ChatGPT’s older model. The condition was once common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, associated with sedatives and sleep aids containing bromide. The AI recommended using sodium bromide as a salt substitute, leading to severe symptoms including paranoia, hallucinations, and toxic buildup from slow excretion of the substance.
Source: https://www.techspot.com/news/109018-man-develops-rare-19th-century-psychiatric-disorder-after.html