FungiFriend, an AI chatbot, jeopardizes mushroom foragers by giving dangerous cooking advice, raising serious safety concerns.
A new AI chatbot named “FungiFriend” was recently introduced in a popular Facebook group for mushroom identification, raising concerns about safety in foraging. This chatbot mistakenly advised users on how to cook a potentially poisonous mushroom, illustrating the risks of relying on AI for mushroom foraging guidance. Experts like Rick Claypool highlight that AI tools ...