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Algorithms · January 2026Gaffe level: Rampage

Google's AI Told Cancer Patients Their Test Results Were Fine

A Guardian investigation found Google's AI Overviews hallucinated normal ranges for liver function tests and gave incorrect cancer treatment guidance. Google hid health disclaimers behind a click and later pulled AI Overviews from high-risk queries.

Source: The Guardian

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