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The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has warned that AI-generated fake medical prescriptions are being used by illegal e-pharmacies in India to bypass safeguards and sell restricted and banned medicines online, posing a serious public health threat. The group has urged urgent government intervention.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved as it is used to generate fake prescriptions with fabricated details. The misuse of these AI-generated prescriptions has directly led to the unlawful sale of dangerous drugs online, posing a grave threat to public health. This constitutes harm to people (public health) and a violation of regulatory obligations, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The event is not merely a warning or potential risk but describes ongoing harm caused by AI misuse.[AI generated]