Missing chatbot records leave doctors struggling to trace harm from AI health advice

Researchers found that harmful health advice from AI chatbots remains hidden because tech platforms lack accessible records and reporting tools. Doctors struggle to trace the cause of resulting patient injuries, while authors propose extending medical malpractice liability to AI companies.

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