AI error nearly cost a girl her life – details of a horrifying story

An 18-year-old British woman, Ella Black, nearly died from sepsis after mistaking its symptoms for a hangover following a party. AI and an online doctor incorrectly diagnosed laryngitis. By Monday morning, she had lost the ability to speak and move. Her mother insisted on hospitalization, where doctors diagnosed sepsis and said a half-day delay would have been fatal.

An 18-year-old British student, Ella Black, nearly died from sepsis after mistaking its symptoms for a common hangover following a party. Waking up the next morning, she experienced nausea, chills, and a headache. Assuming it was a reaction to alcohol, she stayed in bed and took painkillers. However, her condition rapidly deteriorated: by Monday morning, she had a high fever, rapid pulse, and dizziness. Ella turned to the internet and AI, which incorrectly suggested laryngitis or a mild viral infection. An online doctor on duty repeated this verdict. By the weekend, the symptoms became unbearable: she stopped speaking, suffered from vomiting, fever, and leg pain. In a semi-conscious state, she called her mother, who demanded immediate hospitalization. Doctors diagnosed sepsis and stated that a half-day delay would have cost her life. The article warns about the danger of relying on online advice when health deteriorates sharply.