Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

In one case that experts described as “really dangerous”, Google wrongly advised people with pancreatic cancer to avoid high-fat foods. Experts said this was the exact opposite of what should be recommended, and may increase the risk of patients dying from the disease.

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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/02/google-ai-overviews-risk-harm-misleading-health-information