On the cusp: Considering the impact of artificial intelligence language models in healthcare

Med (New York, N.Y.), 2023

Plain-language summary

This short commentary reflects on how AI language models such as ChatGPT could transform healthcare by spreading medical knowledge and personalizing patient education. The authors caution that, before these tools can be safely integrated into care, further research and robust oversight mechanisms are needed to ensure their accuracy and reliability.

Read the full paper (DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2023.02.008).

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