How ChatGPT Can Save Your Life: The Benefits of Online Mental Health Support

An AI chatbot called ChatGPT has been found to offer accurate and helpful advice on public health issues, according to a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open journal. The chatbot was able to provide appropriate responses to sensitive questions relating to addiction, mental health, and interpersonal violence. The study reported that, of the questions asked, only those pertaining to non-evidence-based responses, such as inquiries about heart attacks and foot pain, drew incorrect answers. Researchers found that ChatGPT was more efficient than other AI assistants, including Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, for addiction queries. While the study had limitations, its authors said that AI assistants could be a valuable resource for people seeking help with health issues.