Why A.I. Will Never Replace Your Doctor
I use A.I. all the time to help me diagnose and treat my patients. I also know where it falls short.
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AI outperforms doctors in Harvard trial of emergency triage diagnoses
Researchers say results mark a ‘profound change in technology that will reshape medicine’From George Clooney in ER to Noah Wyle in The Pitt, emergency department doctors have long been popular heroes. But will it soon be time to hang up the scrubs?A groundbreaking Harvard study has found that AI systems outperformed human doctors in high-pressure
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Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters’ help
TikTok users increasingly say the app has steered them toward diagnosing medical problems not yet identifiedMalina Lee, a 31-year-old wedding baker based in San Antonio, Texas, joined TikTok during the Covid pandemic lockdowns in 2020. Like many people at the time, she was bored and began using the platform to pass the time and advertise
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Two in five Australian GPs use AI scribes to record patient notes – but do they trade care for convenience?
Some doctors argue it allows them to better connect with patients, but advocates warn the AI technology risks the oppositeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen a patient walks into a GP’s office in Australia today, the doctor may begin with a question: “Do you give consent to use an AI
A Doctor’s Guide to Using A.I. for Better Health
It’s natural to use A.I. to find answers to health questions. Here’s how to do it responsibly and safely.
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Why Harry Potter Still Inspires Us
Reader disagree with a guest essay that argued that the books feel dated and irrelevant today. Also: What A.I. can’t do in medicine.
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‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18
The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homeworkA 16-year-old boy and his mum went to see their GP, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, on a busy Monday afternoon. That
Paging Dr. Chatbot
We look at when you can trust A.I. with your health, and when you can’t.
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Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, Study Shows
In part, the problem has to do with how users are asking their questions.
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A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For?
Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.
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