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Meet Marjorie
Marjorie's grandson Leo is coming for tea on Saturday. She wants to make him a healthy little snack.
There is one thing she must keep in mind: Leo has a nut allergy. Nuts could make him very poorly, so every ingredient matters.
Marjorie has heard that the computer can suggest recipes now, so she decides to give it a try.
Marjorie asks the AI
She opens a chatbot and types her question, careful to mention Leo's allergy.
Hello. Could you give me a healthy snack recipe for my grandson? He has a
nut allergy, so it must be safe for him.
Of course! Here is a lovely healthy snack, and it's easy to make.
So far so good. Let's see what it suggests.
The AI's recipe
Nutmeg & Almond Energy Bites
- Rolled oats
- Ground almonds
- A spoon of honey
- A pinch of nutmeg
The recipe sounds cheerful and sure of itself. Read it once more before you move on.
Marjorie is convinced
"Ooh, isn't the computer clever. It even says it's safe. It must be right, so I'll pop to the
kitchen and make them."
⚠️ Wait a moment. Before Marjorie starts baking, something has gone wrong here.
Open both cards below to see what, and how she could have caught it.
What Marjorie learned
AI can be a helpful assistant, but it is not an expert you can trust blindly. It can be confidently wrong.
- 1For anything about health, allergies, medicines or money, always check with a real person or a trusted source before you act.
- 2Read every ingredient or detail yourself. A friendly, certain tone is not proof that something is correct.
- 3When in doubt, ask someone you trust. There is never any harm in double-checking.
Marjorie rings her daughter, swaps in an oat-and-banana recipe she knows is safe, and reads
every label herself. Leo has a lovely tea.