AI is so convincing that it can even lead experts to second-guess themselves, which is dangerous. Deploying this technology in medicine demands extreme caution.
For example, when I asked how to avoid passing an autosomal recessive condition to my children, it recommended that I not have children. ChatGPT generates many more such errors regarding clinical management, although newer versions have shown better performance.
Unburdened by the constraints of slow-paced, evidence-based guidelines, AI may learn to manage patients more effectively as it gains a deeper understanding of human biology and medication interactions. This potential power is profound, but we must carefully consider whether we are ready to entrust patients to machines.
The Promise and Peril of AI in Medicine
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