ChatgPT has become a popular health information search tool, although its answers are not always reliable.
According to the study, more than 60 % had asked ChatgPT questions that would normally require a doctor’s assessment. EPA / AOP
Artificial Intelligence Tool ChatgPT has also become a popular source of information in health issues.
Fresh study According to ten percent of Australians, chatgpt has used health issues. More than 60 % had asked artificial intelligence questions that would usually require a doctor’s assessment, write scientists Julie Ayre, Erin Cvejic and Kirsten McCaffryry In an article published by The Conversation.
In the study, respondents assessed the reliability of the responses given by artificial intelligence on a scale of 1-5 and the average was 3.1. This suggests that people consider chatgpt to be partially reliable, but are also treated with caution. In most cases, ChatgPT was seeking information on health problems, the importance of symptoms, different treatment options and explanations of medical terms.
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According to studies, the ability of artificial intelligence to answer general health issues has improved. However, in more complex health issues, its accuracy is reduced and the answers may be incorrect or incomplete. ChatgPT has been reported to have provided false information, especially in situations where the patient has asked if he or she should seek medical attention.
In their writing, researchers emphasize that people should carefully consider what kind of questions they seek answers from artificial intelligence. Particularly when the issue concerns the assessment of the need for treatment or other risky situation, the responses to artificial intelligence should not be relying on. Instead, it is important to guide people to reliable health services, such as official health counseling.
The study looked only at chatgpt, but it is likely that other artificial intelligence tools will also be widely used as a source of health information. About 2,000 Australians participated in the survey and was conducted in January -June 2024.