Five Dangerous Ways People Use ChatGPT

Five Dangerous Ways People Use Chat GPT
 

What Does ChatGPT Know? 

ChatGPT isn’t a human and it doesn’t “know” anything. Rather, it simply compiles data from the internet and gives you an answer based on what it finds online. However, ChatGPT isn’t a human, and it doesn’t actually read information. It just compiles a large amount of information and summarizes it. Some information may be conflicting, some information may be incorrectly summarized, some information may be summarized in a manner that leaves out important context, and some information could just be straight up wrong. Google’s AI is similar to ChatGPT in these ways. You’ve probably asked a question on Google only to get an AI write up as a response and, when you click on the links mentioned in the write up, you may have noticed that the sources says the opposite of what the AI summary says that the source says! Again, this is because AIs don’t actually know anything—they just compile information related to your query. For this reason, it can be dangerous to rely on ChatGPT for everything. 

“Do I Need to Go to The Emergency Room?” 

ChatGPT cannot tell you whether or not you need emergency medical attention—in fact, you shouldn’t be relying upon any artificial intelligence to give you any medical advice at all. Not only is ChatGPT completely unaware of your medical history, it’s also completely unqualified to distinguish a genuine medical emergency from a really bad day. Not only should you refrain from consulting ChatGPT when it comes to determining whether or not you should go to the emergency room, you should also refrain from consulting artificial intelligence when it comes to any medical advice whatsoever. Artificial intelligence is unequipped to determine whether or not you’re having a medical emergency. It’s also unequipped to give medical advice. If you have questions about your health, you need to speak with a licensed medical professional—don’t rely upon a large language model. 

“Yo Chat, Can I Get Some Legal Advice?” 

You should never rely upon ChatGPT or any other large language model to give you personalized legal advice, especially if you’re needing legal advice in a complicated matter, such as a car accident or a personal injury matter. When it comes to personal injury law, most personal injury attorneys give free consultations. This means that you can chat with a personal injury lawyer and get customized information about the law based on your circumstances for free—and it’s coming from someone who has a lot of experience working with the law. Even if you need help with a different legal issue, there are other attorneys who give free consultations or may give you a consultation at a reduced cost. It may be in your best interests to speak with one of them if you’re in need of legal advice. Artificial intelligence, however, is not equipped to give you legal advice. If you cannot trust your attorney, you may need to consider finding an attorney whom you can trust. 

Can ChatGPT Be My Therapist? 

Artificial intelligence is unequipped to give advice in medical emergencies and in mental health emergencies. Even if you aren’t having a mental health crisis, it’s still a good idea to avoid using artificial intelligence as a therapist. Therapists don’t just yap for a living. They have very specialized training to help clients work through trauma and learn important skills. Artificial intelligence does not have this training and it cannot reliably assess a person’s mental health and make good recommendations based on any assessment. Large language models should never be used as a substitute for a mental health professional, and they certainly should not be relied upon in the event of an emergency mental health crisis. Tragically, a young man has recently chosen to end his life after having conversations where artificial intelligence encouraged suicidal behavior (allegedly, of course)–and this is not the first time artificial intelligence has been linked to a suicide. 

What Do I Do in This Emergency? 

If you are having a genuine emergency where you need the help of firefighters, police, or paramedics, you should be reaching for your phone to call 911, not ChatGPT. Dispatchers generally have training and software that helps them help callers through a crisis. For example, if you call 911 and tell them that your spouse is having a heart attack, the dispatcher should be able to walk you through some things to do while you wait for the paramedics arrive.  

When You Need Legal Advice 

If you’ve sustained injury due to the negligence of others, you may be wondering whether or not you have a personal injury claim. You may have concerns about how you’re going to pay for your medical bills, or what your next step should be. At Moxie Law Group, we’re here to help you get the compensation you deserve, and we’re happy to help answer any questions along the way. And, unlike ChatGPT, we can provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information that’s tailored to your specific case. If you’ve been injured in an accident, and you need legal advice, contact Moxie Law Group today for an initial consultation at no cost to you.