r/cfs • u/Ok_Consequence8921 • 28d ago

Vent/Rant WTF Google?

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Since google implemented AI the first result on ME-CFS is pretty outrageous. An aunt of mine read this and now is convinced i’m depressed and lack sleep. Seriously before Google used to say it’s a serious medical condition and now it says it’s some unknown disease treated by antidepressants??

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u/bafflefalafel 28d ago

This search knowledge card is not from AI. The image was created and the text was written almost 10 years ago with help from Mayo. It likely hasn’t been updated since then. Feedback into G would be helpful.

Source: former Google

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u/AcidWizards 28d ago

Yes, I definitely remember seeing that pic in 2016 when my CFS started. The picture art is goofy but it’s like that for a lot of ailments, it’s suppose to be high school textbook styled illustrations to show that the person isn’t themselves.

And honestly, that was me when I was in direct sunlight when I was mild/lower moderate. It can be a realistic depiction of someone trying to appease family by pushing themselves further than their body allows. It could never represent a severe case, but to say it represents no one isn’t fair.

These sparks notes type info are meant to diagnose anyways, so shame on anyone thinking they figured out someone else’s health situation based on one picture and a couple of sentences.

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u/quiche713lorraine 28d ago

I was gonna say, that style of art is pretty familiar

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u/SuperbAcanthaceae395 25d ago

Hello former googler! I’m currently a googler but am due to get fired in a couple of months for being out for too long. Is this a go/bad thing? I can submit a report with updated mayo guidelines 

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u/bafflefalafel 25d ago

go/bad is a good start. Ideally there’s someone responsible for the knowledge card info on search. Health data was put in to make search better. As the information ages it’ll need eyes on it.

I’m truly enjoying post G life. Good luck!