Be careful asking ChatGPT questions about cancer, Brigham study says
As people everywhere become more accustomed to artificial intelligence chatbots, so do patients. But patients should be wary about turning to these platforms for clinical advice, according to a new study out of Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Recognizing the growing popularity of these platforms, Brigham researchers assessed how consistently ChatGPT3.5 provided recommendations for cancer treatment that aligns with National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. The result? ChatGPT gave inappropriate recommendations at times, leading Brigham experts to point to the limitations of such technology, and the need to continue consulting medical experts.
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