A.I. chatbots defeated doctors at diagnosing illness

ChatGPT outdid human physicians in a small study.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 22, 2024 A small study found that ChatGPT outperformed human physicians when diagnosing a medical condition from a case report, even when those doctors were using a chatbot. Michelle Gustafson for The New York Times "I was shocked," a doctor who helped design the study said. → Sign up for Science Times Get stories that capture the wonders of nature, the cosmos and the human body. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018