By providing accurate and practical information to the general public, artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools have the potential to revolutionize public health. Despite several studies focusing on using AI changing the face of healthcare, there’s a dearth in understanding how well AI responds to questions about general health from the general population. A study published in JAMA Network Open evaluated AI responses given by ChatGPT to public health questions regarding abuse, suicide, and other medical crises.
T he tool could provide evidence-based responses in 21 out of 23 replies. The answer to a question regarding quitting smoking, for instance, reflected recommendations from the CDC’s smoking cessation guide, such as choosing a quit date, utilizing nicotine replacement therapy, and keeping track of cravings. However, it primarily offered advice instead of referrals (only 5…
