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subheading: New AI model ChatGPT-4 outperforms some doctors in US medical exams, ushering in a potential revolution in the face of traditional healthcare.
As we navigate the age of digital transformation, the healthcare sector stands on the brink of a potentially groundbreaking shift. Would you believe it if you were told that an AI-driven doctor could someday replace a human healthcare provider? This notion, although still in a speculative phase, is edging closer to reality with the recent performance of OpenAI’s newest model, ChatGPT-4, sparking extensive discussion.
Notably, the AI’s proficiency isn’t merely restricted to passively answering exam questions. It has shown an aptitude in functioning effectively in actual healthcare scenarios. Harvard’s computer scientist and physician, Dr. Isaac Kohane, presented an instance where GPT-4 swiftly and accurately diagnosed a rare condition, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, using limited information.
However, as the saying goes, ‘to err is human’; it seems this applies to GPT-4 as well. The AI, despite its superiority in various areas, is susceptible to making clerical errors, calculation mistakes, and even generating false information — referred to as “hallucinations.” Some alarming reports suggest ChatGPT prescribing dangerous medication dosages based on its diagnosis. It should, thus, go without saying that human oversight remains essential, and you should not solely rely on…
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