We are AI experts. Here are the dangers of using chatbots for health and medical information
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AI experts warn about the dangers of using chatbots for health and medical information, citing a study that found half of the responses to medical questions were deemed 'problematic'. The study tested five chatbots, including ChatGPT and Grok, and found that they often provided inaccurate and incomplete medical information.
Researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada and the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University conducted a study on AI chatbots. They posed 50 medical questions to five main chatbots, including ChatGPT and Grok. The results showed that half of the responses were 'problematic'. The chatbots performed best in the area of vaccines and cancer, and worst with stem cells, athletic performance, and nutrition. The study highlights the need for public education, professional training, and regulatory oversight to ensure that generative AI supports public health. The findings were published in the journal BMJ Open.
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