CNBC AI News, August 4th – Weibo CEO Gaofei Wang recently shared a near-miss experience online, stating, “I never imagined day-old Vitamin C effervescent water could be so dangerous, almost went down! AI really came to the rescue at a crucial moment.”
Wang elaborated on the situation: “Last night, I suddenly felt dizzy and couldn’t walk straight. My blood pressure, measured by my mother’s device, was dangerously low, below 90 systolic. I was practically collapsing. My mother wanted to rush me to the hospital, but I decided to consult AI first.”
He then inputted his symptoms, exaggerating them slightly, along with details of what he ate and drank that evening. The AI swiftly identified the culprit: day-old Vitamin C effervescent water, citing a 35% probability of it causing reflex hypotension.
Ultimately, Wang managed to stabilize himself by consuming some sugary soda for a glucose boost, followed by montmorillonite powder and oral rehydration salts. The ordeal lasted about an hour before he recovered.
The incident has sparked considerable discussion online. Some users supported Wang’s choice, with one commenting, “Sometimes asking AI is better than asking a doctor because patients struggle to provide accurate and comprehensive context quickly, and it’s often a single-round conversation. With AI, multi-turn dialogues are easier. AI is like a general practitioner, providing better ‘contextual engineering.'”
Others chimed in, “Anyone who’s used AI for medical advice knows how versatile it is,” and “Doctors abroad are already using AI in consultations. Patients have filmed videos of doctors asking a question, the patient answering, and then inputting the exchange into an AI interface.”
However, some netizens questioned Wang’s approach: “It’s not a good idea to promote consulting AI *before* seeking medical attention. It could delay diagnosis and treatment for serious conditions.”
Wang countered, “My main concern was that I wouldn’t have made it to the hospital.”
What are your thoughts?
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