Enas Al-Hanati suffers a serious health crisis due to black mold.

Saudi influencer Enas Al-Hanti suffered a severe health crisis after attempting to clean black mold from a corner of her home using an unsafe method, based on faulty advice she received from the artificial intelligence app ChatGPT. What began as an attempt at a simple home solution nearly turned into a health tragedy that nearly cost her and her young daughter their lives.

AI advice turns into a disaster

Al-Hanati turned to ChatGPT for a safe way to deal with the mold. It suggested using vinegar and a hair dryer. Without any warning about the risks of inhaling mold or the need to wear protective equipment, she proceeded with the method. What she didn't realize was that heating the mold released toxic particles into the air, first infecting her daughter and then her. They both developed a severe bacterial infection that required immediate hospitalization.

Medical and professional intervention saved the situation.

As their health deteriorated, mold removal specialists were called in. They cleaned the area according to strict hygiene standards and emphasized the dangers of handling black mold indiscriminately without precautionary measures. After their discharge from the hospital, Al-Hanati confirmed that what happened was the result of overconfidence in the application of artificial intelligence without consulting experts.

Warning message to followers

Following her recovery, Enas Al-Hanati issued a candid message to her followers on her social media accounts, saying, "I resorted to the disaster, ChatGPT, and the crisis occurred... Never trust it." She warned against relying entirely on technology for health and environmental issues. She emphasized the need to use protective equipment such as masks and gloves, or to seek the help of specialized experts when dealing with serious problems such as mold.

Who is Enas Al-Hanati?

Enas Al-Hanti is a prominent Saudi social activist and influencer, known for her bold opinions and discussions of societal issues on social media. She holds a degree in economics and has sparked controversy on more than one occasion due to her stances on public issues. However, she also enjoys a wide following among an audience interested in her educational and lifestyle content, particularly related to family, health, and society.