Iran's food and drug regulator warns AI-driven self-diagnosis is fueling improper medication use

Iranian regulators note citizens are treating chatbots like doctors and pharmacists in one window. Dosage errors are turning up on the health ministry's desk.

Iran's Food and Drug Administration warns that increasing reliance on AI systems and online information for self-diagnosis and medication is leading to cases of improper drug use without professional oversight, posing serious health risks. AI cannot replace medical professionals in diagnosis or treatment decisions.

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