Former Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton warns Australia to increase efforts against health misinformation as AI advances.

Australia must boost efforts against health misinformation as AI advances, warns former Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton. He calls for increased regulation and discussion on trusting information sources, citing popular health trends on social media as cause for concern. Trends such as the 'Oatzempic' diet, Melanotan use, and kambo poison promotion pose potential dangers, with misleading messaging suggesting these are endorsed.

April 21, 2024
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