Evaluating the Reliability and Accuracy of an AI-Powered Search Engine in Providing Responses on Dietary Supplements: Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engines has transformed how people access health information. Microsoft Copilot, formerly Bing Chat, offers real-time web-sourced responses to user queries, raising concerns about the reliability of its health content. This is particularly critical in the domain of dietary supplements, where scientific consensus is limited and online misinformation is prevalent. Despite the popularity of supplements in Japan, little is known about the accuracy of AI-generated advice on their effectiveness for common diseases.

Objective

We aimed to evaluate the reliability and accuracy of Microsoft Copilot, an AI search engine, in responding to health-related queries about dietary supplements. Our findings can h

SUBMITTER: Liu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12571200 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature