Use Google AI Overview for health advice? It's 'really dangerous,' investigation finds

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Google's AI Overviews offered bad medical advice, says The Guardian.
• Experts found some of the data to be misleading and even dangerous.
• Don't rely solely on AI to research serious medical conditions.

Turning to AI to answer health-related questions seems like an easy and convenient option that may spare you from a doctor's visit. That's particularly true with a tool like Google's AI Overviews, which summarizes the results that pop up during a regular Google Search. 

Also: How to get rid of AI Overviews in Google Search: 4 easy ways

But that doesn't mean Google's AI is the best route to take, especially if you're researching a serious medical problem or condition.

'Really dangerous'

A recent investigation by British newspaper The Guardian ...