ChatGPT Beats Humans in OBGYN Exam, Finds Study

A new study from the National University of Singapore has shown that an artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, outperformed human candidates in a mock obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) exam. The study found that ChatGPT scored an average of 77.2%, while human candidates only scored an average of 73.7%. The chatbot also showed strengths in empathetic communication and specialist knowledge. However, the chatbot’s limitations were evident in its lack of local ethnic knowledge, as it relied on scripted formatting, whereas human candidates were better able to communicate with patients in multiple dialects. The results of this study illustrate the potential of AI in guiding medical education and providing adjunct support for real-time clinical care and monitoring of medical treatment. Nonetheless, doctors and medical educators must emphasize and exemplify the importance of soft skills, compassionate communication, and knowledge application in medical training and clinical care. The increasing use of AI in various industries highlights the importance of understanding its implications for businesses and employees.