Spotting Bad AI Health Claims Online

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1. Which of the following is the best indicator that a health post on social media might be trustworthy?

   1. The post has millions of likes and shares
   2. The video shows fast-moving stock images
   3. The account is run by a named doctor who cites medical research
   4. The video uses dramatic music and shocking language

2. A social media post claims 'Doctors hate this one weird trick that cures diabetes.' What warning sign suggests this might be AI-generated misinformation?

   1. The post mentions a specific medical journal
   2. The creator includes their medical license number
   3. The post recommends seeing a doctor first
   4. The post uses an AI voice with generic stock footage

3. What does the term 'health misinformation' refer to?

   1. Verified health news from trusted sources
   2. False or misleading health claims that can harm people
   3. Accurate health information shared by doctors
   4. A type of medical treatment

4. Why is it dangerous to follow health advice from an anonymous social media account with no identifiable human creator?

   1. You cannot verify their qualifications or hold them accountable
   2. Anonymous accounts always provide better medical advice
   3. Their posts are always reviewed by doctors
   4. They are required to have medical licenses

5. Your friend shares a TikTok video claiming a 'natural cure' for cancer. The video says doctors only want your money. What should you do?

   1. Share it with more friends so they can decide
   2. Ignore it — this contradicts established medical advice
   3. Post a comment arguing with the creator
   4. Try the natural cure since many people believe it works

6. Which of the following is an example of a trusted source for health information?

   1. A wellness blog with many testimonials
   2. A stranger's Facebook post about their health experience
   3. A popular influencer's health advice video
   4. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) website

7. What does it mean to 'verify' a health claim from social media?

   1. Check the claim against a trusted source like a doctor or medical website
   2. Count how many likes the post has
   3. Ignore the claim and move on
   4. Share the post to see what others think

8. A social media post shows blurry stock images of a doctor and makes amazing health claims. Why might this be AI-generated content?

   1. Health content on social media is never suspicious
   2. AI-generated content is always clearly labeled
   3. Stock images and generic visuals are commonly used in AI-generated content
   4. Real doctors never share health tips on social media

9. Why should health content from random social media accounts be treated as entertainment rather than advice?

   1. All health content on social media is approved by the FDA
   2. Entertainment is more fun than health advice
   3. Random accounts have no accountability or verified medical training
   4. Doctors never post health tips online

10. What is the main reason AI-generated health content spreads so quickly on social media?

    1. It comes from verified medical institutions
    2. It is regulated by the government
    3. It uses shocking claims and emotional triggers that make people want to share it
    4. It is always accurate and helpful

11. You see a health claim on Instagram that seems surprising. What is the safest first step?

    1. Believe it since it has many comments
    2. Try it yourself to see if it works
    3. Delete the post immediately
    4. Check it against a trusted source with a parent

12. Why is peer-reviewed research important when evaluating health claims?

    1. It always agrees with social media claims
    2. It is written in simple language everyone can understand
    3. It is written by influencers who understand trends
    4. It has been checked by other experts in the field before publication

13. Which of these is a red flag suggesting health content might be AI-generated misinformation?

    1. The post cites multiple medical studies
    2. The post recommends consulting your family doctor
    3. The post makes shocking claims using AI voice and stock footage
    4. The post comes from a verified doctor with their license number

14. The lesson states that health content from 'random accounts' should be treated as what?

    1. Verified health information
    2. Expert medical advice
    3. Entertainment, not advice
    4. Government-approved content

15. A TikTok video claims that drinking lemon water cures all diseases. The creator has no name, no credentials, and uses the same video clip as dozens of other accounts. What is the biggest concern?

    1. This might be AI-generated content spreading false health claims
    2. The creator should be paid more for their advice
    3. Lemon water actually does cure all diseases
    4. The video is too short to be helpful