Irish pupils relying on social media and AI for sexual health advice, study warns

Prof Fergal Malone said: 'If misinformation goes in, there is a good chance that AI is going to pass on more misinformation.' File picture

School pupils are widely falling for myths and misconceptions around sexual health and contraception because they are relying on social media and AI for information, a leading obstetrician has warned.

Almost two-thirds of pupils questioned as part of an education programme believed using contraception can lead to infertility.