Dr Sophie Bostock , Bensons for Beds ’ sleep expert , delves into the realm of ChatGPT ’ s sleep advice , shedding light on both its strengths and shortcomings . In her assessment across different age groups and inquiries , she uncovers notable drawbacks , urging a balanced approach .

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Dr Bostock points to ChatGPT ' s reliance on diverse data sources , including unverifiable wellness publications , which may compromise the accuracy and timeliness of its advice , “ ChatGPT responses are drawn from data from many different sources , which include medical websites but also ' wellness publications ' which may not be referenced . It ' s a major limitation of the advice that ChatGPT won ' t tell us what the source was as medical guidelines or government or NHS sources would be more credible , for example , than an opinion piece .

This means that some advice is either simplified or may not be up to date . For example , ChatGPT advises us to avoid exercising a few hours before bedtime . A systematic review in 2019 found that

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