AI Chatbots Face Scrutiny While Other News Develops
LONDON - February 9, 2026 - Several significant news stories have emerged, including concerns over the accuracy of AI chatbots in providing medical advice, an EU investigation into Meta's practices, a deadly drone attack in Sudan, a perplexing murder case involving identical twins, and the reconstruction of a "vampire's" face.
A recent study from the University of Oxford found that AI chatbots provide inaccurate and inconsistent medical advice, potentially posing risks to users. Researchers discovered that individuals using AI for healthcare advice received a mix of helpful and misleading responses, making it difficult to discern trustworthy information. Dr. Rebecca Payne, the lead medical practitioner on the study, stated that it could be "dangerous" for people to consult chatbots about their symptoms (Source 1). This comes as polling by Mental Health UK in November 2025 revealed that over one in three UK residents now use AI to support their mental health or wellbeing (Source 1).
In related news, the European Union has accused Meta of violating its rules by preventing rival AI firms' chatbots from operating on WhatsApp. The EU has demanded "urgent" changes from the tech giant, which altered the messaging app on January 15th, allowing only its AI assistant, Meta AI, access. The European Commission argued that WhatsApp is a crucial entry point for AI chatbots like ChatGPT to reach users and claimed Meta was abusing its dominant position by blocking competitors (Source 2). A Meta spokesperson countered that the EU had "no reason" to intervene, claiming the assumption that WhatsApp Business was a key way people use chatbots was "incorrect" (Source 2).
Meanwhile, in Sudan, a drone attack by a paramilitary group resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, including eight children. The attack targeted a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, according to a doctors group (Source 3). The UN reported that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) also struck an aid convoy in the state on Friday (Source 3).
In France, prosecutors are facing a challenging murder case involving identical twins. DNA found on a gun matches both brothers, making it impossible to determine who fired the fatal shot. The brothers, identified as Samuel and Jeremy Y, are accused of involvement in a double gang murder in September 2020 and several attempted murders the following month (Source 4).
Finally, scientists have reconstructed the face of a man believed to be a "vampire" from Croatia. The remains, discovered in a fortress, were exhumed, beheaded, and reburied face down to prevent the deceased from returning. The face of the individual, who lived over 400 years ago, can now be seen for the first time (Source 5).
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