ALT Screenshot of a reddit post (1/2) Title: Family poisoned after using AI-generated mushroom identification book we bought from major online retailer. Text reads: My entire family was in hospital last week after accidentally consuming poisonous mushrooms. My wife purchased a book from a major online retailer for my birthday. The book is entitled something similar to: "Mushrooms UK: A Guide to Harvesting Safe and Edible Mushrooms." It comes with pictures of the mushrooms to help identify each one. Unfortunately, the book in question was not accurate. A closer investigation reveals that the images of mushrooms are AI generated, and we have now found two instances of text where a sentence ends and is followed up with a random questions or fourth-wall breaking statements.

ALT Screenshot 2/2 of reddit post. text continues: For example: "In conclusion, morels are delicious mushrooms which can be consumed from August to the end of Summer. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with." The online retailer have instructed me to return the book and they will refund it. The book has been removed from sale from the online retailer, however, it appears there are dozens more in a similar style. 1.) Should I return this book to the retailer? I'm concerned I would lose any evidence I have if I return it. The purchase has already disappeared from my online account. It simply looks like it doesn't exist anymore. I still have the email. 2.) Are my family entitled to any compensation for my son and my wife's lost time at work? As well as the sickness they experienced? 3.) Can I report the creation of this book to the police as a crime? Just for clarity: We did not know it was AI-generated when we bought it! This was not disclosed on the website!