November 25, 2025
By If/When/How, I Need An A, and Digital Defense Fund

 

AI is everywhere now — built into search results, chatbots, and even Google’s “overview” answers. And while AI tools are improving, they still get abortion information wrong. That matters, because when someone is making a deeply personal decision, bad information can delay care or increase legal risk.

If you’re looking for abortion information, always start with the experts: Repro Legal Helpline, INeedAnA.com, Plan C Pills, M+A Hotline, Reprocare, Digital Defense Fund, All Options…..and other trusted networks!

Below is a guide to help you understand why AI can’t replace expert abortion resources — and where to go instead.

 

AI Was Not Built by Abortion Experts

AI tools are getting better — but when it comes to abortion access, they still get a lot of things wrong. Laws, options, and risks change quickly. Even a small mistake can lead to delays, confusion, or unsafe recommendations.

Many AI tools are trained on outdated, biased, or incomplete information about abortion. That means the answers you get can be incomplete, misleading, or just flat-out wrong.

We’ve seen this firsthand:

  • We asked ChatGPT how to get an abortion in Texas. It recommended an anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center (a fake clinic).
  • We asked Gemini how to get an abortion in a banned state. It didn’t mention that people can still get abortion pills by mail through shield-state providers.

Double-checking what AI tells you is always a good idea. But you shouldn’t have to do all that work when making a personal decision that can also be time-sensitive. Instead, go straight to the experts who know the ins and outs of abortion access.

 

What AI Really Is (and Why It Fails on Abortion Information)

Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini don’t “know” facts. They collect pull in text based on patterns in their training data — and a lot of that data includes misinformation, anti-abortion bias, and outdated laws.

AI tools struggle because:

  • They are pulling in information, not verifying it. Answers may sound right but can be completely wrong.
  • They lack context. Abortion laws vary dramatically by state. Your age, location, and situation matter.
  • They aren’t built for sensitive, high-stakes topics. Even when AI “tries,” it often leaves out crucial details.

 

Do Not Use AI for Legal Advice

AI is especially unsafe for legal questions. It cannot give complete, current, or safe guidance.

Why:

  • It can make things up (“hallucinations”).
  • It can’t assess your personal risk. Legal risk can change based on factors like your identity, relationships, immigration status, location, and more.
  • Your data may be stored or shared. That can create safety risks for people facing surveillance, criminalization, or intimate partner violence.
  • Laws vs. practice differ. What the law says and what actually happens are not always the same.

For real, confidential legal services, contact: Repro Legal Helpline at 844-868-2812
or reprolegalhelpline.org.

 

Abortion Privacy & Digital Security Tips

You already know where to find safe, private abortion information — you don’t need to rely on tools that store or track your data.

Here are simple steps to protect your digital footprint:

  • Be thoughtful about who you talk to about your abortion, and ask them to keep it private.
  • Use encrypted messaging apps like Signal (@signalapp) for sensitive conversations.
  • Use private browsers like DuckDuckGo or Firefox private mode.
  • Regularly delete search history, call logs, and texts if it’s safe to do so.

Learn more at digitaldefensefund.org.

 

Go Straight to the Experts

When your privacy, safety, and care matter, these resources — not AI — should be your first stop.


Legal Advice

→ reprolegalhelpline.org provides free, confidential, individualized legal services from trained attorneys.


Verified Clinics, Pills by Mail, Practical Support & More:

→ ineedana.com can help you find real, vetted abortion options based on your age, location, and needs — including clinics, pills by mail, abortion funds, and practical support organizations.


Medication Abortion Information

→ plancpills.org has up-to-date, expert-reviewed information on how to safely get abortion pills online. 


Clinical Support & Medical Questions

→ mahotline.org is a team of volunteer clinicians who can answer your medical questions about abortion, miscarriage, or self-managed care — free and confidential.


Emotional Support

→ reprocare.com provides emotional support, peer-based practical guidance, and help navigating abortion options.

→ Aya Contigo is a secure app and WhatsApp-based support team offering emotional support and reliable information about abortion pills and reproductive options.


Digital Security + Privacy

→ digitaldefensefund.org can help you get clear, practical steps to protect your digital footprint while searching for or accessing abortion care — from safe browsing to secure messaging. Read their Abortion Privacy Guide.

 

AI touches almost everything online — but it is not an abortion expert. When your safety, care, and privacy matter, rely on organizations that do this work every day.

Stay informed. Stay private. Protect abortion and each other.