A recent survey of the Kaiser Family Foundation revealed that a growing number of people use AI chatbots to obtain information about symptoms, treatment options or even confirm diagnoses given by your doctors. The investigation found that the 64% of adults have interacted with artificial intelligence, although only one 34% He does it frequently, at least several times a week.
According to Dave deBronkartdefender of the use of AI in health, “Google gives you access to information, AI gives access to clinical thinking.” Unlike traditional search engines, chatbots are designed to reduce errors when handling large volumes of medical data, giving confidence to many patients seeking more accurate answers.
However, experts like Dr. Ateev Mehrotrapublic health researcher at the Brown Universitywarn that although these are increasingly used, they are still not as reliable as many people believe. Mehrotra highlights that the survey results show a surprising level of use, which contrasts with the perception of some health professionals who believe that this tool is still in an early stage.
The survey also indicates that younger adults are more confident in their ability to distinguish true from false information, while seven in ten adults over 65 are not confident they can accurately differentiate information provided by AI chatbots.
Although these tools can be useful in certain situations, we should not abuse them, especially when it comes to health issues, where it is vital to have the support of a trained medical professional.
Via: KFF