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Cosmetic surgeons in the UK report a growing trend of patients using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to generate idealized images of their own faces, then requesting surgery to match these unrealistic results. Experts warn this creates distorted expectations and potential psychological or health risks.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves AI systems (ChatGPT and Gemini) generating facial images and cosmetic procedure recommendations. The harms discussed are psychological harm from unrealistic expectations and potential physical harm if patients seek unsafe surgery based on AI-generated images. These harms are plausible future harms rather than realized incidents. The article focuses on expert warnings and concerns rather than reporting a concrete harmful event caused by AI. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, where the AI's use could plausibly lead to harm but no direct or indirect harm has yet been documented.[AI generated]