/ 12 December 2023

Don’t ask Dr ChatGPT

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Move over Google – ChatGPT has become the new go-to for people wanting to DIY diagnose their aches and pains at home. But a new study out of America’s Long Island University reckons the artificial intelligence chatbot is less reliable than the search engine. To test ChatGPT’s medical know-how, researchers asked it 39 legitimate questions about medications – such as whether 2 medications can be safely taken at the same time – and had pharmacists review the responses… They found ChatGPT answered 10 questions accurately – meaning three-quarters of its responses were incorrect. The researchers say those answers were incomplete, didn’t answer the questions, and in some cases, provided “dangerous” advice. Moral of the story? It’s probably best to book in with your GP IRL…

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