Inaccurate AI Mushroom Apps Risk Poisonings
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AI-powered mushroom identification apps are unreliable and can mistakenly label poisonous mushrooms as safe to eat. Using them has led to poisonings.
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Companies are adding poor-performing AI to apps like mushroom identifiers even though accuracy is crucial.
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Mushroom foraging has risks if wrong mushrooms are consumed, so inaccurate AI tools are especially dangerous here.
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Despite inaccuracy, mushroom ID apps are increasingly popular, signaling consumer trust in AI. This trust may be misplaced.
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Do not eat wild mushrooms, even if an app deems them safe. Consult an expert mycologist instead.