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Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’

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Experts have warned that AI-generated accounts posing as doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by sharing unverified health advice. Dr Emma Runswick, deputy chair of the British Medical Association council, highlighted that these accounts spread medical myths and promote so-called miracle cures. The proliferation of such misleading content poses a significant risk to public safety, as audiences may act on false information.

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AI-generated doctors are spreading dubious health advice on TikTok.

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Research shows AI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice.

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Research shows AI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice.

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  • AI-generated doctors are spreading dubious health advice on TikTok.
  • These accounts gain millions of views, amplifying reach of misinformation.

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<p>Research shows AI accounts are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice</p><p>Misleading health claims online pose a “huge danger to public safety”, experts have warned, after research has shown that AI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice.</p><p>The British Medical Association council deputy chair, Dr Emma…

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Research shows AI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice.

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