Is it crazy to ask ChatGPT or Gemini about my cancer treatment?
Summary
An individual contemplates using AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini for cancer treatment advice due to conflicting doctor opinions, questioning the safety and helpfulness of AI in healthcare.
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