Key facts
- The podcast 'The Diary of a CEO' has enhanced its fact-checking procedures.
- A BBC report in late 2024 found 15 of 23 health episodes contained an average of 14 potentially harmful claims.
- The show uses AI tools like Claude, Gemini, and Consensus for reviews.
- An independent medical Ph.D. researcher reviews health and wellness episodes.
- Pop-ups called 'DOAC Community Notes' are used in video episodes to provide corrections or context.
The podcast 'The Diary of a CEO' has implemented enhanced fact-checking measures for its health and wellness content following criticism and a BBC investigation that identified numerous potentially harmful claims. Executive producer Hans Sahni stated the show is becoming more rigorous, employing AI-assisted reviews and a medical Ph.D. researcher to vet guest statements. Video episodes now feature 'DOAC Community Notes' to provide corrections or additional context, while the audio version edits out inaccurate information and links to detailed research documents. The show acknowledges its responsibility to its large audience, even while not presenting itself as a news program.