The Safety of Work

Ep. 125: Does ChatGPT provide good safety advice?

Nov 10, 2024
The discussion dives into the challenges of using ChatGPT for safety advice, revealing its biases and limitations. Topics like mobile phone use while driving and fall prevention for older adults highlight critical gaps in AI-generated guidance. The hosts emphasize the necessity of expert insights, especially in emergencies. They also explore data privacy concerns related to fitness apps and the complexities of burnout and workplace pressures. Ultimately, the episode serves as a cautionary tale about over-reliance on generative AI in safety matters.
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INSIGHT

ChatGPT's Mobile Phone Driving Advice

  • ChatGPT gives generally reliable but oversimplified safety advice on topics like mobile phone use while driving.
  • It misses recent research nuances and is US-centric in perspective, limiting its completeness and accuracy.
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US-Centric Safety Advice Bias

  • ChatGPT tends to base advice on most published content, leading to a US and high-income country bias.
  • It often omits less-published but important context like drowning risks in floodwaters prevalent in lower-income countries.
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Inadequate Crowd Crush Advice

  • ChatGPT provides crowd crush safety advice that ranges from valid to incorrect and often lacks actionable guidance.
  • It fails to mention critical survival strategies like recognizing danger signs and seeking vertical escape routes.
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