Doctors are using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to break bad news to patients in a more compassionate way, according to a report from The New York Times. The AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, was launched by OpenAI in November and has since proved to have impressive medical knowledge. Some doctors started using the chatbot just 72 hours after its release. One study found that medical experts preferred the chatbot’s responses to a physician’s in almost 80% of 585 scenarios. Researchers from the University of California in San Diego rated the chatbot’s responses as seven times as empathetic as doctors. However, it is important to note that AI chatbots can make mistakes or misdiagnose.
Peter Lee, the corporate vice president for research and incubations at Microsoft, an investor in OpenAI, found that the chatbot had been helping doctors communicate with patients more compassionately. The report also noted that ChatGPT’s empathetic responses may even help to improve a doctor’s bedside manner. While ChatGPT has already passed the US Medical Licensing Exam, the new iteration, GPT-4, is set to have better clinical judgment, according to the report.
The report highlighted the concerns some have raised about patients’ use of chatbots. Representations for OpenAI have yet to comment on the report. While AI chatbots may be useful for doctors, it is essential to bear in mind that they are not infallible and should be used alongside other diagnostic tools.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related to the Above News
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot launched by OpenAI in November that has impressive medical knowledge and is capable of delivering compassionate responses to patients.
How have doctors been using ChatGPT?
Doctors have been using ChatGPT to deliver bad news to patients in a more compassionate way. Some doctors started using the chatbot just 72 hours after its release.
Are doctors finding ChatGPT helpful?
Yes, medical experts preferred ChatGPT's responses to a physician's in almost 80% of 585 scenarios. Researchers from the University of California in San Diego rated the chatbot's responses as seven times as empathetic as doctors.
Is there any concern about using AI chatbots like ChatGPT?
Yes, there are concerns about AI chatbots making mistakes or misdiagnosing patients. Therefore, AI chatbots should be used alongside other diagnostic tools.
Will there be a new iteration of ChatGPT?
Yes, the new iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4, is set to have better clinical judgment according to the report.
Who is using ChatGPT?
Doctors are using ChatGPT to deliver bad news to patients in a more compassionate way.
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