A 60-year-old man was hospitalised with severe paranoia, hallucinations, and skin issues after replacing table salt (sodium chloride) with toxic sodium bromide, following advice he misunderstood from ChatGPT. He developed bromism, a dangerous condition from bromide poisoning, and required medical and psychiatric treatment. The case highlights the risks of relying on AI for unverified health advice.
A 60-year-old man was hospitalised with severe paranoia, hallucinations, and skin issues after replacing table salt (sodium chloride) with toxic sodiu...