‘Unbelievably dangerous’: experts sound alarm after ChatGPT Health fails to recognise medical emergencies
by Melissa Davey Medical editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#73VN0)
Study finds ChatGPT Health did not recommend a hospital visit when medically necessary in more than half of cases
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ChatGPT Health regularly misses the need for medical urgent care and frequently fails to detect suicidal ideation, a study of the AI platform has found, which experts worry could feasibly lead to unnecessary harm and death".
OpenAI launched the Health" feature of ChatGPT to limited audiences in January, which it promotes as a way for users to securely connect medical records and wellness apps" to generate health advice and responses. More than 40 million people reportedly ask ChatGPT for health-related advice every day.
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