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Patty Stark's avatar

If you watch the CNN segment today it got 50 to 60% accuracy on medical license

Researchers have also tested ChatGPT on the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), which is a three-part exam that is required for medical licensure in the U.S. by all medical school graduates. They found that ChatGPT performed near or at the passing threshold for the three exams and demonstrated high levels of consistency and insight in its explanations.

The researchers concluded that large language models like ChatGPT have the potential to assist with medical education and decision-making. The paper states that clinicians within a virtual clinic called Ansible Health have already begun to experiment with ChatGPT in assisting with writing tasks, such as composing appeal letters and simplifying complicated medical reports to help patients better understand their conditions.

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Deda Edney's avatar

Patty, your information about AI already in experimental use makes me realize how complicated it is. I just can't imagine the ultimate, which might be AI talking to AI. What for?? Thanks for your comment.

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Barbara Odom's avatar

When I read about stuff like this, I'm glad I'm old. 😁

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Deda Edney's avatar

Barbara, you remind me why I want to write about being old -- and never seem quite ready to face it!

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Linda & Allen Delzell's avatar

IT'S HERE TO STAY..AND LIKE NONA SAID, "YIKES"..how will we know what is real and what isn't?

We won't.

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Deda Edney's avatar

Linda, I think your philosophy of being realistic is a good one. A change in expectation can save so much anxiety. Now to put it into practice!

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Annie Ager's avatar

Thank you Dede for warning us— I am very wary of computer generated conversation! Does the computer ever get puzzled?

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Deda Edney's avatar

I wouldn't be surprised if puzzlement can be programmed, Annie. I've been struggling to reprogram myself for all that's happening!

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Nona Walker's avatar

Yikes, Deda! What you describe is both ridiculous (as you say, what is the point?) and terrifying (just what uses can be made of this?) Thank you for your analysis.

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Deda Edney's avatar

Nona, I'm a little late thanking your for your support in my doubts about the AI that is already upon us. It's so funny, nowadays if you suspect something, you're probably not paranoid! (I mean me, not you) : )

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