Rebel Kid Under Fire for Promoting AI as Medical Advice During Emergency!
The Rebel Kid is in hot water after a controversial ad for an AI tool. She claimed it gave her medical advice during a serious injury, and the internet is not having it.
MUMBAI, INDIA – YouTuber Apoorva Mukhiya, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, is at the center of a massive controversy after she promoted an AI tool as a source of medical advice during a serious injury. The influencer is facing a wave of backlash from her followers and the general public, who have accused her of being irresponsible and putting her audience at risk.
The controversy began when Mukhiya posted an advertisement for Perplexity AI on her Instagram. In the ad, she shared a dramatic story of how she sustained a serious injury while traveling in Europe. She claimed that she used the AI to get advice on how to seek medical care, and that the AI’s guidance was instrumental in her recovery.
“I was in a lot of pain and I didn’t know what to do,” Mukhiya wrote in the ad. “But then I remembered that I had Perplexity AI on my phone. I asked it what to do, and it gave me clear and concise instructions on how to get to the nearest hospital and what to say to the doctors. It was a lifesaver.”
But instead of being impressed by the AI’s capabilities, many of Mukhiya’s followers were horrified. They pointed out that AI is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and that promoting it as such is incredibly dangerous, especially in an emergency situation.
“This is the most irresponsible ad I have ever seen,” one user wrote on Instagram. “You are telling your followers to rely on an AI for medical advice? What if the AI gives them the wrong information? You could be putting their lives at risk.”
Another user wrote, “I am a doctor, and I am begging you to take this ad down. AI is a great tool, but it is not a doctor. If you are in a medical emergency, you need to call an ambulance or go to the hospital. Do not rely on an AI to save your life.”
The backlash against Mukhiya has been swift and severe. She has been accused of being a “sellout” and of putting her own financial gain above the well-being of her followers. Some have even called for her to be de-platformed.
Mukhiya has since deleted the ad and issued an apology. “I understand that my ad was irresponsible and I am deeply sorry for any harm that it may have caused,” she wrote in a statement. “I am not a medical professional, and I should not have promoted an AI as a source of medical advice. I will be more careful in the future.”
But for many, the apology is too little, too late. The incident has raised serious questions about the ethics of influencer marketing and the responsibility of influencers to their audience. It has also highlighted the dangers of relying on AI for medical advice.
“This is a wake-up call for all of us,” said a leading expert on digital media. “We need to be more critical of the information we see online, and we need to hold influencers accountable for the products and services they promote. The health and safety of our children is at stake.”
The Rebel Kid controversy is a cautionary tale about the dangers of the digital age. It’s a reminder that not everything you see online is true, and that you should always consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions about your health.
What do you think of the Rebel Kid controversy? Was her ad irresponsible? Or are people overreacting? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. And be sure to share this article with your friends and family. It’s a conversation we all need to be having.
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