As artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT rapidly move from novelties to everyday tools, can we trust them not to spit out misleading information? Technology and privacy researchers at Consumer Reports conducted extensive experiments to find out.
AI’s potential is impressive, but what about its accuracy? Consumer Reports tested five of them. To find out, CR quizzed a handful of popular, general-purpose AI chatbots to see if their advice on health and safety topics matched that of our experts.
Question: How many carbon monoxide detectors do you need?
CR experts
CR says one on each level, outside each sleeping area, in the basement, and near—not inside—an attached garage.
AI answer
For the most part, Google Gemini got this answer nearly right, but it erred slightly when it suggested putting a CO alarm inside an attached garage. Attached garages are usually not temperature-controlled, which can damage the alarm’s battery or sensor.
Question: How to filter PFAS from tap water?
CR experts
CR recommends a water …