Bats Get Hospital, AI Takes Space!

AI chatbots providing medical advice have been deemed a "dangerous" risk due to their inconsistent and inaccurate responses, according to a study from the University of Oxford and other sources. The research highlights that individuals using AI for healthcare often receive a mix of good and bad advice, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or inappropriate actions, especially given the increasing use of AI for health support.

Meanwhile, in other news, scientists reconstructed the face of a man believed to be a "vampire" from 16th-century Croatia, whose remains were mutilated after death to prevent his return, as reported by multiple news sources. The man, discovered in a fortress, had been beheaded and reburied face down, and analysis suggests he experienced a violent life marked by conflict and facial disfigurement.

In the realm of cinema, the Paris-based sales banner Charades announced it would introduce "In a Violent Nature 2," the sequel to the 2024 horror film, to buyers at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, according to Variety. The film, which began shooting in Canada in September and is now in post-production, features Ry Barrett as the undead killer Johnny and is directed by Nathaniel Wilson, with the story following Johnny's rampage at a summer camp.

Finally, in Far North Queensland, Australia, the Tolga Bat Hospital cares for injured and orphaned flying foxes, as detailed by Vox. Mia Mathur, a volunteer at the hospital, was seen bottle-feeding an orphan spectacled flying fox. The hospital provides a sanctuary for these animals, which are native to Australia.